Phrase guide

have the pleasure

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • May I have the pleasure? [ = an offer to dance]
  • May I have the pleasure of this dance?
  • May I have the pleasure of your company on the dance floor?
  • I'm sorry, but I don't believe I've had the pleasure. [ = I don't recall having met you or having been introduced to you before]
  • I'm sorry, but I don't believe I've had the pleasure of meeting you yet.

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