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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 4, 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 ...
  • Andrea Kisley. to Eric Diamond Productions · September 6 ·. It was pleasure working with you at Oak Creek Lionsfest!!! Andrea from A.N.T. Sound & Lighting.
  • @laurehermans thank you very much :) It was pleasure meeting with you in Belgium ✌ . Like 1; Laure Hermans. 12:49 AM - 29 Oct 2015. 0 retweets 1 like.
  • Oct 20, 2015 ... @ciscomiddleeast it was pleasure to see what #Cisco is bringing to the region especially with the #IoT pic.twitter.com/Tjc1qs9AXu. Embedded ...

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.
  • It was a pleasure working with Detroit homicide.
  • It was a pleasure, but I have to take off.
  • It was a pleasure and an honor.
  • It was a pleasure meeting you at lunch.
  • It was a pleasure, Miss Witham.
  • It was a pleasure to serve with you, Mr. Barclay.
  • It was a pleasure to listen to you on this point, Commissioner Reding.
  • It was a pleasure meeting you, Alex.
  • It was a pleasure to meet you today.
  • It was a pleasure for me to drive a car like this.
  • It was a pleasure, Missy.
  • It was a pleasure meeting you, Detective Sullivan.
  • It was a pleasure, Vicar.
  • It was a pleasure, Lara.
  • It was a pleasure warming your water.
  • It was a pleasure knowing you both.
  • It was a pleasure serving with you on the Enfali.
  • It was a pleasure to meet you, Miss Mathisová.
  • It was a pleasure to have the general here.
  • It was a pleasure to meet you, Kelly.

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