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it was pleasure vs It was a pleasure

'It was a pleasure' is the correct, common, idiomatic way to express that something was enjoyable or satisfying. On the other hand, 'It was pleasure' is not commonly used in English and may sound incomplete or awkward.
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it was pleasure

This phrase is not commonly used in English and may sound incomplete or awkward.

This phrase is not a standard expression in English. It lacks the article 'a,' which is needed to make the sentence grammatically correct and idiomatic.
  • May 3, 2015 ... It was pleasure to meet you." Although it is a very simple construction, I've become confused after research I've done and because I will ...
  • Jun 11, 2016 ... ... It was pleasure talking to you? ·. Generally this is just a polite way of saying 'Thanks for coming'. It may also indicate that your ...
  • Dec 21, 2023 ... Ding dong merrily on high… it was pleasure to visit beautiful Worcester Cathedral on our way from York to Cardiff. more. View all 33 comments.
  • Aug 1, 2018 ... English Only. It has been pleasure/it was pleasure. Thread starter lingkky; Start date Aug 1, 2018 · L · lingkky. Senior Member. chinese. Aug 1, ...
  • Mar 23, 2018 ... It was pleasure to meet with Pastor Tim Young, Assistant Pastor Caleb Kinney, Stew Case, and Michael Lange who were in Albany representing the New Yorkers for ...
  • It Was Pleasure Meeting You - Learn This English Phrase ; “It was a pleasure meeting you” is a phrase used in formal situations. ; that we use to say “I am happy ...
  • May 2, 2023 ... It was pleasure to meet King Charles III again at Buckingham Palace, and an honour to represent Australia at his Coronation.
  • Sep 11, 2024 ... It was pleasure meeting HH Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohammed when he visited mumbai this week, an idea that was floated during cop28 in Dubai & Hon'ble PM Modi.
  • It was pleasure to meet the Oxford Bulls FC squad last week at Goodison, great little team. And here's a picture with our close family friend Jake who never ...
  • Aug 23, 2022 ... It was pleasure meeting Jan Baan. View profile for Jan Baan, graphic. Jan Baan. IT entrepreneur | Founder of Baan Company, Cordys & Rappit | 45 ...

Alternatives:

  • It was a pleasure

It was a pleasure

This phrase is the correct and commonly used way to express that something was enjoyable or satisfying.

This phrase is the standard way to convey that an experience or interaction was enjoyable or satisfying. The article 'a' is necessary in this expression.

Examples:

  • It was a pleasure meeting you.
  • It was a pleasure working with you.
  • It was a pleasure to help.
  • It was a pleasure to be part of the team.
  • It was a pleasure to attend the event.
  • May 3, 2015 ... Well, the first thing I must point out is that neither of these sentences are correct without an 'a' in them. It was a pleasure to ...
  • It was a pleasure meeting Sierra Hull backstage after the Dead Ahead Set in Mexico. ✨ She makes all female musicians proud! What a treat!
  • May 29, 2018 ...It was a pleasure to have had the opportunity for a conversation with you at our Monday meeting” would be more formal in a written form. “How ...
  • Mar 13, 2024 ... It was a pleasure being on @peacock filming @thetraitors.us I had a wonderful time with the entire cast! Specially @sassysdt aka OG my ...
  • Feb 12, 2024 ... 27 likes, 0 comments - aotus11_shogan on February 12, 2024: "It was a pleasure to welcome @repcelestemaloy and her family and friends to ...
  • Mar 8, 2024 ... 40 likes, 0 comments - aotus11_shogan on March 8, 2024: "It was a pleasure to welcome ⁦@repjohncurtis and two of his constituents from the ...
  • Sep 28, 2023 ... Discover why it's important to thank your colleagues, managers and customers by saying "it was a pleasure working with you" and learn 54 ...
  • Sep 14, 2024 ... It was a pleasure sitting down with Sanjay of the “Indianness” podcast fame, and discussing our roots, the essence of success and ...
  • Aug 17, 2022 ... "It was a pleasure meeting you, even if you are my least favorite vegetable! Take care, Turniphead!" · Comments Section · Community Info Section.

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