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Collocation

It was nice meeting you.

Gerund in fixed phrase A2 Gerund in fixed phrase

A polite and common expression used to say goodbye after meeting someone for the first time, or after an initial pleasant encounter, expressing pleasure in the interaction.

It was nice meeting you.: A polite and common expression used to say goodbye after meeting someone for the first time, or af…

Definition

'It was nice meeting you.' is a common English collocation. A polite and common expression used to say goodbye after meeting someone for the first time, or after an initial pleasant encounter, expressing pleasure in the interaction.

It was nice + _____ + you

“After the successful interview, the candidate smiled and said, "It was nice meeting you, Mr. Smith."”

Examples

  • As the party ended, she shook his hand and said, "It was nice meeting you, I hope we cross paths again."
  • Leaving the conference, he turned to the new colleague and sincerely stated, "It was nice meeting you today."
  • The client concluded the discussion by saying, "It was nice meeting you, I look forward to our next collaboration."
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  • After the brief chat at the coffee shop, she waved goodbye, "It was nice meeting you!"
  • Even though the negotiation was tough, the manager ended with a polite, "It was nice meeting you, Mr. Johnson."
  • They exchanged contact information, and he added, "It was nice meeting you both; let's keep in touch."
  • She felt a genuine connection and said warmly, "It was nice meeting you, Sarah; I feel like we've known each other for ages."
  • Despite the unexpected rain, the outdoor event was fun, and he told his new acquaintance, "It was nice meeting you, despite the weather."
  • As the train arrived, they quickly exchanged farewells, "It was nice meeting you, safe travels!"

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