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the exception that proves the rule()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. la excepción que confirma la regla
The sign says that non-customers may not park here. That is the exception that proves the rule that customers are allowed to park here.El letrero dice que los que no sean clientes no pueden estacionarse aquí. Esa es la excepción que confirma la regla que los clientes sí pueden estacionarse aquí.
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