present company excepted

Phrase

idiomatic

(idiomatic) These negative remarks do not pertain to anyone who is currently listening to them (including the speaker).

Japanese Meaning

このフレーズは、今ここにいる人々を対象に含めず、否定的な発言がその場にいる誰にも当てはまらないという意味です。

Most online commenters are rude, present company excepted.

ほとんどのオンライン投稿者は無礼だ。ただし、ここにいる人は除く。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) These negative remarks do not pertain to anyone who is currently listening to them (including the speaker).

Everybody it appears, the present company excepted, has plotted against Mrs Snagsby’s peace.