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present company excepted
alt. (context idiomatic English) These negative remarks do not pertain to anyone who is currently listening to them (including the speaker). phr. (context idiomatic English) These negative remarks do not pertain to anyone who is currently listening to them (including the speaker).
Usage examples of "present company excepted".
Lock me up to catch my death in an upended quarry I wouldn't dignify by the name of a house, with robbers and cutthroats for companions-present company excepted.
He's always told me he hates politics and politicians, present company excepted.