make an exception

/mˌeɪk ɐn ɛksˈɛpʃən/

to make an exception

‌to allow a usual rule to be bypassed or ignored in a particular circumstance or for a specific purpose

Examples

1. Because if you don't, I'm gonna make an exception and just ask you to help me with this.

2. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement made an exception and allowed foreign students to participate in remote learning.

3. So usually we don't talk that much about wars, but we're going to make an exception.

4. I'm normally shy to show those moments but tonight I'm going to make an exception.