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It was a pleasant surprise to run into you today.
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It was a pleasant surprise to run into you today.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Sharing News
Guess what? I ran into John today, it was such a pleasant surprise!
Expressing Feelings
I was so happy to see her; it was a really pleasant surprise.
Describing an Event
The highlight of my day was unexpectedly running into an old friend—a pleasant surprise indeed.
Making Small Talk
It was a pleasant surprise bumping into you here. How are you?
Rephrased versions
Formal
I was delighted to encounter you unexpectedly today.
Casual
I was stoked to see you today, totally unexpected!
Simpler English
Seeing you today was a nice surprise.
Phrases to learn
pleasant surprise
Something unexpectedly good or enjoyable.
run into
To meet unexpectedly.