have had the pleasure

have had the pleasure

To have met someone before. I'm sorry, I haven't had the pleasure—are you George's wife?
See also: have, pleasure
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have had the ˈpleasure

(formal) have been introduced to somebody before: ‘Tony, have you met Angela Evans?’ ‘No, I don’t think I’ve had the pleasure.’
See also: have, pleasure
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • at (one's) pleasure
  • at your/somebody's pleasure
  • lady of pleasure
  • gad about
  • Charmed, I'm sure.
  • knight of the road
  • (I'm) (very) pleased to meet you
  • I'm pleased to meet you
  • likewise
  • Likewise, I'm sure.
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