Make an exception Meaning in English

expression

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Definición

To allow something that is normally not allowed, just this one time or in a special case.

Uso & Matices

Common in formal, polite, or rule-based contexts (schools, offices). Used with requests: 'Can you make an exception?' Implies this is not the usual rule and should not be expected every time. Often used to negotiate special permission.

• Spanish: hacer una excepción
• Portuguese (BR): abrir uma exceção
• Portuguese (PT): fazer uma exceção
• Chinese (Simplified): 破例
• Chinese (Traditional): 破例
• Hindi: अपवाद बनाना
• Arabic: يستثني
• Bengali: ব্যতিক্রম করা - একবারের জন্য অনুমতি দেওয়া
• Russian: сделать исключение
• Japanese: 例外を認める - 特別に許可する
• Vietnamese: tạo ngoại lệ
• Korean: 예외를 두다 - 예외를 인정하다
• Turkish: istisna yapmak
• Urdu: استثنا کرنا
• Indonesian: membuat pengecualian

Oraciones de Ejemplo

I'm sorry, but we can't make an exception to our rules.

basic

Can you make an exception just this once?

basic

The teacher decided to make an exception for him because he was sick.

basic

We never allow late submissions, but I’ll make an exception because of your emergency.

natural

If I make an exception for you, everyone will want one.

natural

Usually pets aren't allowed here, but we’ll make an exception for your guide dog.

natural