pleasantly surprised vs happy to hear about

The phrases 'pleasantly surprised' and 'happy to hear about' are not directly comparable as they convey different meanings. 'Pleasantly surprised' is used to express a positive feeling of surprise, while 'happy to hear about' indicates happiness upon receiving news. They are used in different contexts and cannot be interchanged.

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pleasantly surprised

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a positive feeling of surprise.

It is used when someone is surprised in a good way or when something unexpected happens that brings joy.

Examples:

I was pleasantly surprised by the thoughtful gift.
She was pleasantly surprised by the outcome of the project.
The new restaurant pleasantly surprised me with its delicious food.
The students were pleasantly surprised by their grades.
He was pleasantly surprised to see his old friend at the party.

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I was... as they say, pleasantly surprised.
You will understand, Madam President, that I am pleasantly surprised with these pledges.
I was pleasantly surprised by his pictures.
Please, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
You're back. I'm pleasantly surprised.
Furthermore, I admit I was pleasantly surprised to note that our conservative colleagues are becoming aware that private initiative cannot cater for some of society's needs.
I hope to be pleasantly surprised, Fletcher.
I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
I have been pleasantly surprised, however.
And I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised yesterday that you felt relaxed enough to talk about your grandfather.
Dr. Hahn, I was pleasantly surprised to hear you were joining us today.
I am pleasantly surprised that the President of the Commission mentions both political leadership - which I consider to be one of the most important aspects - and the local level.
I am quite surprised - pleasantly surprised - that so many Members of this Parliament are interested in the fight against drug taking in sport, and are so knowledgeable about it.
I was pleasantly surprised by Mrs Ferrero-Waldner's statement today that the commission would agree with both the implementation of the auditing clause and the European Parliament's right of participation in the case of the stabilisation instrument.
Very good, Chuck. I'm pleasantly surprised.
Inside District One, however, we believe you'll be pleasantly surprised.
We prepare for the worst and then hope to be pleasantly surprised.
You have therefore pleasantly surprised us.
That having been said, I'm a pretty good guy and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at how much fun we can have together.
He was just as pleased and pleasantly surprised as yourself at the fact that it had been possible to agree about so much.

happy to hear about

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express happiness upon receiving news.

It is used when someone is pleased or delighted to learn about something.

Examples:

I am happy to hear about your promotion.
She was happy to hear about the birth of her niece.
He was happy to hear about the success of the project.
They were happy to hear about the good news.
We are happy to hear about your upcoming wedding.

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Grenouille was not happy to hear about Webster's murder.
I was terribly happy to hear about your divorce.
He was happy to hear about your dream.
I am so happy to hear about all of your success.
I'm sure your friend will be happy to hear about that.
We're happy to hear about your experiences using & kappname;.
And "We" Are happy to hear about that.
Mr. Solano will not be happy to hear about how you treated his daughter.
If, of course, there are facts not included in your confidential report which point to Fennan's suicide for reasons other than his interview with you, I shall be happy to hear about them.
The doctor will be happy when he hears about this.
I was so sorry to hear about the accident, but so happy to hear you were coming here.
It's just... you don't want to hear about all this happy-clappy couply stuff.
I was sorry to hear about that, although happy about the $500 tip.
I was sorry to hear about that, although happy about the $500 tip.
Well, Mr. Delavane, you'll be happy to hear that instead of facing criminal charges, your team is about to become heroes.
You sound about as happy to hear from me - as my first ex-husband.
I am happy to hear that there is a clear understanding about the responsibility of Member States in all these matters.
He was deeply saddened to hear about Dr.
Sorry to hear about your toxaemia patient, Cynthia.
I want to hear about this book.

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pleasantly surprised vs happy to hear about