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Social (General)
It was nice meeting you
Used when concluding a meeting or conversation with someone new.
Literal Meaning
It → That thing; was → Past tense of be; nice → Pleasant; meeting → Encounter; you → Second person pronoun.
Actual Meaning
Standard polite phrase when parting - may or may not reflect actual feelings
Examples in Context

After introduction: 'Nice meeting you!' (Translation: Standard polite goodbye)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Social convention
  • 2Polite regardless
  • 3Follow up if you mean it
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
pleasure to meet you
great to see you
it was a pleasure
nice to connect
happy to meet you
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