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Entries in exceptions (2)

Saturday
Jan142012

“I don't usually give my number out to people I've just met, but for you I'll make an exception.”

English Lesson: Make an exception

You met a woman at a work-related conference. You spoke with each other about work, but you also flirted with each other. You want to give her a business card while saying something funny. You say:

I don't usually give my number out to people I've just met, but for you I'll make an exception.

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Monday
Nov222010

“No exceptions!”

You are responsible for processing employees' reimbursement requests at your company. You need for everyone to submit their requests by Dec. 8th, but every month some people try to send theirs after the due date. You don't want them to do this, so in an e-mail you remind everyone of the due date and then write:

No exceptions!

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