Except
Except verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.
Take on
Take on verb - To enter into contest or conflict with.
Both terms in one sentence
- The East: the initiation test for eco-terrorist group called The East is a take on the allegory of the long spoons, except with straightjackets instead of arm splints.
Source: Homage -
Fever 2 has the three courses again, except the player character is now chosen between Amitie, Raffine, and Sig, each with a different take on the plot.
Source: Video Game / Puyo Puyo - Except in their final evolutions, where they take on other insectoid forms—and some even become graceful fairies.
Source: Video Game / Dragon Seeds
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