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"it was pleasure to get to know you" vs "it was pleasure to getting to know you"

"It was a pleasure to get to know you" is the correct English phrasing. The use of "getting" in the second phrase is incorrect in this context.
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"it was pleasure to get to know you"

This phrase is incorrect. It should include the article 'a' before 'pleasure' and use 'get' instead of 'getting.'

The correct phrase is 'it was a pleasure to get to know you,' indicating that the speaker enjoyed the process of getting to know someone.
  • Mar 28, 2023 ... 'It was great getting to know you' generally means that the interaction is over, but the relationship is not.
  • Jul 11, 2018 ... The short answer? You wouldn't. I don't think I have ever read anyone say in an email. I am pleased/delighted to meet/contact you.
  • Jun 10, 2022 ... “It's been a pleasure knowing you." is more natural and more commonly used. · This generally suggests that you have known someone for some time ...
  • Mar 23, 2021 ... Recently, I had an interview with two nice guys and we had a happy discussion. After the talk, I try to connect them on Linkedin by saying ...
  • 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 ...
  • Sep 28, 2023 ... I've enjoyed getting to know all of you and I hope we can work together again soon." "I'm grateful to have such wonderful coworkers. We all ...
  • Jun 10, 2020 ... You're saying, “I see you.” If you know specifics, go ahead and be specific. It'll make your email seem more personal.
  • Mar 26, 2019 ... Most of all for the opportunity to meet and hang out. You're awesome and I hope we get more…
  • Oct 9, 2008 ... my doubt is about use "know" when i'm writing to someone, and so he's away from me (for ex. an e mail or a letter...) and "meet" when I have ...

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  • it was a pleasure to get to know you

"it was pleasure to getting to know you"

This phrase is incorrect. It should include the article 'a' before 'pleasure' and use 'get' instead of 'getting.'

The correct phrase is 'it was a pleasure to get to know you,' indicating that the speaker enjoyed the process of getting to know someone.
  • Jun 10, 2022 ... “It's been a pleasure knowing you." is more natural and more commonly used. · This generally suggests that you have known someone for some time ...
  • Mar 23, 2021 ... Recently, I had an interview with two nice guys and we had a happy discussion. After the talk, I try to connect them on Linkedin by saying ...
  • Sep 28, 2023 ... I've enjoyed getting to know all of you and I hope we can work together again soon." "I'm grateful to have such wonderful coworkers. We all ...
  • Mar 20, 2014 ... I favor dropping the it. Some other suggestions: I was pleased to have known you. Knowing you was to have loved you. I was pleased to have known ...
  • 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 ...
  • Mar 26, 2019 ... Most of all for the opportunity to meet and hang out. You're awesome and I hope we get more…
  • Jul 26, 2020 ... Such a pleasure getting to know you Angela Sams, PMP and the women at Women in Manufacturing Alabama! Looking forward to virtual panel for ...
  • May 15, 2016 ... You'd say "It is a pleasure to meet you" when first introduced - before the conversation really gets started. You'd say "It was a pleasure ...
  • Feb 19, 2020 ... This might sound a bit cringe, especially for the Aberdeen audience... but me and my family are all big Dundee United fans, so it was probably ...
  • Jan 9, 2018 ... It was wonderful to meet you! I really enjoyed our conversation, especially the piece about [interesting topic]. I'm very excited about this ...

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  • it was a pleasure to get to know you

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