your composition is good except for a few spelling mistakes - сочинение у вас хорошее, если не считать нескольких орфографических ошибок
except for your presence I should be bored - если бы не ваше присутствие, мне было бы скучно
except for you I would be dead - если бы не вы, я бы погиб
Новый большой англо-русский словарь. 2001.
except for — with the exception of A qualification by an auditor stating that the financial statements of the company audited give a true and fair view ‘except for’ the effects of any adjustments that might have been found necessary, had a limitation of scope … Accounting dictionary
except for — preposition Date: 15th century 1. with the exception of < everyone was gone except for me > 2. were it not for < except for you I would be dead > … New Collegiate Dictionary
except for — • but for • except for (from Idioms in Speech) if it had not been for (if it was not for) But for that your uncle would have been dead long ago. (J. Galsworthy) It was curious to reflect that, but for his meeting with these down and outs, he… … Idioms and examples
except for — preposition : except II 1 except for your presence I would be bored … Useful english dictionary
except for — or {formal}[but for] {prep.} 1. With the exception of; if (a certain person or thing) were left out; omitting. * /Except for John, the whole class passed the test./ 2. Without. * /I d have been lost but for you./ … Dictionary of American idioms
except for — or {formal}[but for] {prep.} 1. With the exception of; if (a certain person or thing) were left out; omitting. * /Except for John, the whole class passed the test./ 2. Without. * /I d have been lost but for you./ … Dictionary of American idioms
except\ for — or formal but for prep. 1. With the exception of; if (a certain person or thing) were left out; omitting. Except for John, the whole class passed the test. 2. Without. I d have been lost but for you … Словарь американских идиом
except for — idi if it were not for: She would travel more except for lack of money[/ex] … From formal English to slang
except for one thing — not including something in particular. The car is beautiful and perfect, except for one thing the price … New idioms dictionary
except for — with the exception of, apart from, besides … English contemporary dictionary
Except for opinion — An auditor s opinion reflecting the fact that the auditor was unable to audit certain areas of the company s operations because of restrictions imposed by management or other conditions beyond the auditor s control. The New York Times Financial… … Financial and business terms
