It was pleasure to help vs It was a pleasure to help

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'It was a pleasure to help' is the more common and formal way to express gratitude for being able to assist someone. 'It was pleasure to help' is less common and may sound a bit awkward or incomplete to some native English speakers.

Last updated: April 08, 2024 • 217 views

It was pleasure to help

This phrase is technically correct but less common in English. It may sound incomplete or awkward to some native speakers.

This phrase can be used informally to express that you enjoyed helping someone, but it may not sound as natural as the alternative with 'a'.

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It was pleasure to help
It was pleasure to meet you, Bill.
It was pleasure to meet you, Bill.
It was pleasure to win this Jackpot and to play at Titan Poker.
It was pleasure to work with Zain and Enguerrand and we are happy that they loved the place. We wish them endless moments of joy and happiness in their green escape!
It was a pleasure to meet you, Kelly.
It was a pleasure to meet you.
It was a pleasure to meet you today.
It was a pleasure to meet you.
Nathan, it was a pleasure to meet you.
J.T., it was a pleasure to meet you.
It was my pleasure to serve you.
It was a pleasure to meet both of you.
Gray, it was a pleasure to meet you.
It was a pleasure to meet you, officer Winchell.
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.
It was a pleasure to meet you, hannah.
It was a pleasure to meet you finally, Chloe.
It was a pleasure to stay at la Revena.

Alternatives:

it was a pleasure to help
it was my pleasure to help
helping was a pleasure
helping was pleasurable
it was a joy to help

It was a pleasure to help

This phrase is the more common and formal way to express gratitude for being able to assist someone.

This phrase is the standard way to express that you enjoyed helping someone. It is more formal and widely accepted.

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It was a pleasure to help
It was a pleasure working with Detroit homicide.
It was a pleasure, Vicar.
It was a pleasure to meet you, Kelly.
It was a pleasure to meet you.
It was a pleasure to meet you today.
It was a pleasure working with you.
It was a pleasure to meet you.
It was a pleasure, Missy.
It was a pleasure meeting you.
It was a pleasure doing business with you, ma'am.
It was a pleasure being a hostage with you fine folks.
It was a pleasure negotiating with you.
It was a pleasure having you.
It was a pleasure reading with you.
It was a pleasure to meet both of you.
It was a pleasure meeting you.
It was a pleasure serving you, Mr. mayor.
It was a pleasure, Dr. Shepherd.
It was a pleasure making your acquaintance, sir.
It was a pleasure for me.

Alternatives:

it was my pleasure to help
helping was a pleasure
helping was pleasurable
it was a joy to help
I was happy to help

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