Hello, teachers, What is the difference between It's a pleasure and with pleasure?

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Hello, teachers, What is the difference between It's a pleasure and with pleasure?

For example:

A: Could you please give me a ride?
B: Sure _______________.


I think both are ok. But I think It's a pleasure is better. (just feeling)

Thank you!:)
 
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There's no difference.

They both mean that you will be pleased to give him a ride.

Although It'll be a pleasure might sound better.

Rover
 

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There's no difference.

They both mean that you will be pleased to give him a ride.

Although It'll be a pleasure might sound better.

Rover


Thank you! Rover teacher!

But the answer only two It's a pleasure. and with pleasure. Now you give me another answer It'll be a pleasure. So which one is the best? Thank you!:)
 

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Hello, teachers, What is the difference between It's a pleasure and with pleasure?

For example:

A: Could you please give me a ride?
B: Sure _______________.


I think both are ok. But I think It's a pleasure is better. (just feeling)

Thank you!:)

In answer to "Could you please give me a ride?" I would say:

1) Sure, with pleasure.
2) Sure, it would be a pleasure.

I definitely wouldn't say "Sure, it's a pleasure". However, I might say "Sure, it's always a pleasure to have some company on a car journey."
 
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