Definition
These negative remarks do not pertain to anyone who is currently listening to them (including the speaker).
In Context
- "Everybody it appears, the present company excepted, has plotted against Mrs Snagsby’s peace."
- ""I say, Reggie, old thing—present company excepted—have there been any loonies in your family?""
- "Am I glad we finally got rid of all those Klingons—er, present company excepted, of course."
- "Well, even Stanford guys aren't perfect (present company excepted, of course)."
See Also
- no offense