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have the pleasure

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

Used as a polite formula to ask for a person's name, or to request that they join one in a dance, etc.

Examples

“Might I have⟳ the pleasure of introducing you to Master Lerris. In addition to being probably the best woodcrafter in Kyphros, he is also the gray wizard who defeated the Hydlenese white wizard […]”
“"You may be seated. Ms. Silver, nice to see⟳ you again," he nods to Rachel. "Mr. Stone, I don't believe⟳ I've had the pleasure. Welcome⟳ to my courtroom."”
“From inside came the first strains of a waltz. Her body swayed in motion to the music. “May I have⟳ the pleasure?” he asked, knowing full well that she might refuse⟳.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

have the right time have the run of have the sun in one's eyes have the tiger by the tail have the time have the whole bakery

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