[Grammar] Oxford advanced 8th explanation

[nelson13]

In Oxford Advanced 8th, in the entry for the idiom

[h=4]my pleasure[/h]used as a polite way of replying when somebody thanks you for doing something, to show that you were happy to do it

I don't understand why the lexicographer wanted to emphasize the past status; could anyone help me?

 

[5jj]

I don't understand why the lexicographer wanted to emphasize the past status; could anyone help me?

That's the way it's generally used - It was/has been my pleasure.

 

[nelson13]

Thank you. So would It is my pleasure seem odd?

 

[5jj]

Thank you. So would It is my pleasure seem odd?

As a response to thanks, yes.

 

[nelson13]

O.... Thank you. I'll pay attention to that.