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12th June 2025

Nice of you to ask / say

We use this expression to thank someone for saying or asking something.
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
We're having a picnic on Sunday. Do you want to come?
I can't I'm afraid. I'm in London then. Nice of you to ask, though.
Example 2
I like your new hairstyle. It really suits you.
Thanks, nice of you to say. I wasn't sure it was right for me.

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