Cool MateMy pleasure vs You're very very welcome
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
My pleasure
Top 2,000 (common)
You're very very welcome
InformalCommon idiom
Most formal: My pleasureMost common: My pleasure
| My pleasure | You're very very welcome | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //maɪ ˈplɛʒ.ər//🇺🇸 //maɪ ˈplɛʒ.ɚ// | 🇬🇧 //jʊəˈvɛri ˈvɛri ˈwɛlkəm//🇺🇸 //jʊr ˈvɛri ˈvɛri ˈwɛlkəm// |
| Meaning | A way to say you're happy to help someone. | You're very welcome means you're happy to help. |
| Example | My pleasure to assist you with your project! | After helping her, I said, 'You're very very welcome!' |
| Register | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Common idiom |
| Collocations | say my pleasure, with my pleasure, my pleasure to help | You're welcome, Thank you very much, Happy to help, Glad to assist, Anytime you need |
| Common mistakes | Using 'my pleasure' when you haven't actually helped someone., Confusing 'my pleasure' with 'no problem' in formal settings. | Overusing 'very' in formal situations., Confusing with 'you're welcome' without the extra emphasis., Using it in a sarcastic tone. |
| Usage notes | Use ‘my pleasure’ to respond to someone thanking you. It’s polite and friendly. It's appropriate in most situations but may feel overly formal in casual settings. | Use this phrase as a friendly response when someone thanks you. It's casual and not suitable for formal situations. |
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Frequently asked questions: My pleasure vs You're very very welcome
What's the difference between My pleasure and You're very very welcome?
My pleasure: A way to say you're happy to help someone. You're very very welcome: You're very welcome means you're happy to help.
Which is more formal: My pleasure and You're very very welcome?
My pleasure is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: My pleasure and You're very very welcome?
My pleasure is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
My pleasure: My pleasure to assist you with your project! You're very very welcome: After helping her, I said, 'You're very very welcome!'
Can I use My pleasure and You're very very welcome interchangeably?
Not always. My pleasure and You're very very welcome are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.