The Exception Proves The Rule?
Q: Why do most people not understand the saying… “The exception proves the rule” ?
A: Because when the saying first came into being around the 16th century, the word ‘prove’ meant “test”. As indeed in certain restricted usages it still does.
All is now clear?
- Brian R. T. (Thanks Brian!)
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