Collocation
It is good to see you.
A common, polite expression used to greet someone or express pleasure at their presence or the fact of encountering them.
Definition
'It is good to see you.' is a common English collocation. A common, polite expression used to greet someone or express pleasure at their presence or the fact of encountering them.
It is + good + to see + someone/something
“After such a long time, it was truly good to see her again.”
Examples
- Hello, Tom! It's good to see you back in the office.
- After months apart, it was so good to see my parents again.
- When she walked in, it was always good to see her bright smile.
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- I heard you moved back to town; it's really good to see you around!
- Despite the short notice, it was good to see so many friends at the gathering.
- He said it would be good to see his old classmates at the reunion.
- Even from a distance, it was good to see the familiar landmark.
- It will be good to see you at the conference next week.
- After the long search, it was good to see the lost dog wagging its tail.
- During our vacation, it was always good to see the ocean every morning.
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