〜に限って

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Formation

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Dict. Form
Noun
に限って

Meaning

Used to express a strong belief that a particular person or thing would definitely not do something. It highlights an exception based on deep trust or typical behavior.

Examples

彼に限って、そんな嘘をつくはずがない。

He, of all people, would never tell a lie like that.

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