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About the idiom "My pleasure"

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About the idiom "My pleasure"
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Mis from the Philippines asked about the expression "My pleasure."

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"My pleasure" is an idiomatic response to “Thank you.” It is similar to "You’re welcome," but more polite and more emphatic. 

Use it in formal conversation when someone thanks you for doing a favor, and you want to respond in a way that tells them that you were very happy to help and that you enjoyed it. You can also use the longer form, “It was my pleasure,” which means the same thing.

Note: It is important to be aware that people sometimes use these expressions just to be polite. They may not actually mean it.

Here are some conversations that illustrate how "My pleasure" is used:

On a talk show
Talk show host:     Thank you for being on the show with us today.
Guest on show:     My pleasure.

In a job interview
Job applicant:      Thank you for taking the time to meet with me. I really enjoyed talking with you.
Employer:            It was my pleasure. Thanks for coming.

Phone call between two mothers
Mother A:            Thank you so much for taking Johnny to the movies with you.
Mother B:            It was my pleasure. We enjoyed his company. 

 

I hope this helps.

Jane

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