Example: In dieser Firma ist Pünktlichkeit keine Ausnahme.
Definition
"Keine Ausnahme sein" means not to be an exception, indicating that something is usual or common rather than rare or unusual. For example, in the phrase 'In dieser Firma ist Pünktlichkeit keine Ausnahme,' punctuality is the norm rather than a rare occurrence.
Translations
be no exception
no ser una excepción
geen uitzondering zijn
no ser cap excepció
ne pas faire exception
Etymology
The phrase "keine Ausnahme sein" comes from German, where "keine" means 'no,' "Ausnahme" means 'exception,' and "sein" means 'to be.' It literally translates as 'to be no exception.' The expression is a straightforward combination of these words to convey the idea that something does not deviate from the rule or norm.
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