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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.