sb / sth is the exception that proves the rule spokenused to say that the fact that something is not true or does not exist in one situation emphasizes the fact that it is true or exists in general某人/某事物是证明普遍性的例外:•Most people here are very dedicated; I'm afraid Rhea's the exception that proves the rule.这里的大多数人都很敬业,恐怕雷亚是普遍中的例外。 |