with the exception of

with the exception of

With the exclusion of a particular thing. I really enjoy my new job, with the exception of the long hours.
See also: exception, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

with the exˈception of

except; not including: All his novels are set in Italy with the exception of his last.
See also: exception, of
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • take exception
  • to a man
  • do (something) by the book
  • do something by the book
  • to a woman
  • without exception
  • by the book
  • take exception to
  • take exception to (something)
  • take exception to something
References in classic literature
Of land-birds I obtained twenty-six kinds, all peculiar to the group and found nowhere else, with the exception of one lark-like finch from North America (Dolichonyx oryzivorus), which ranges on that continent as far north as 54 degs., and generally frequents marshes.
All these species are peculiar to this archipelago; and so is the whole group, with the exception of one species of the sub-group Cactornis, lately brought from Bow Island, in the Low Archipelago.
With the exception of a wren with a fine yellow breast, and of a tyrant-flycatcher with a scarlet tuft and breast, none of the birds are brilliantly coloured, as might have been expected in an equatorial district.
Thus, with the exception of the fragile memory which the author of this book here consecrates to it, there remains to-day nothing whatever of the mysterious word engraved within the gloomy tower of Notre-Dame,--nothing of the destiny which it so sadly summed up.
Clean shaven, with the exception of narrow half-whiskers.
"Look back at the description: 'Hair cut rather short, clean shaven, with the exception of narrow half-whiskers.' The wretch was safe from pursuit; he had ample time at his disposal--don't you see how he could completely alter the appearance of his head and face?
The officers (with the exception of Wardour, who stood apart in sullen silence) all agreed, so far.
The interval, with the exception of the last few months, has been chiefly spent by the author tossing about on the wide ocean.
With the exception of the effective date of the regulations, the new proposed regulations are substantially the same as the proposed and temporary regulations issued in 1998.