Idioms

the exception that proves the rule
an exception to a rule proves that the rule exists
The salesman is very quiet and shy and he is the exception that proves the rule in his company. Everybody else is very talkative.

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  • the hair of the dog that bit you
  • the handwriting is on the wall
  • the honeymoon is over
  • the jury is still out (on someone or something)
  • the likes of (someone)
  • the living end
  • the long haul
  • the lowdown
  • the off chance
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  • out of character
  • knock (something) back/down
  • spill the beans
  • go ape
  • wipe the floor with (someone)
  • feather one's nest
  • prove to be (someone or something)
  • pay attention to (someone or something)
  • put up a brave/good front
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