present company excepted

phrase

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

All employees are required to attend the meeting, present company excepted.

意味（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.