To what do I owe the pleasure?
To what do I owe the pleasure?
A formal set phrase used to inquire into the purpose of someone's visit, whether it is a welcome one or not. Professor Goodwin! Why, I haven't seen you in nearly five years. To what do I owe the pleasure? A: "Allow me to introduce myself. I am Chief Inspector Hugo." B: "Good evening, Inspector, and welcome to our humble shop. To what do we owe the pleasure?"
See also: owe, what
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- To what do I owe the honor?
- WUU2
- WYD
- How are you doing?
- R U OK?
- serve (one's) purpose
- serve a, his, its, etc. purpose
- cover
- grab (someone or something) by the throat
- grab someone by the throat