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Nice of you to ask / say

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12 June 2026

Nice of you to ask / say

We use this expression to thank someone for saying or asking something.

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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