Know Your English: In a sticky situation, edge away – The Hindu (May 27, 2018)
“Tell me, is it okay to say, it gives me a great pleasure to announce this year’s winner?”
“No, it isn’t. The standard expression is, ‘It gives me great pleasure’ — without the indefinite article ‘a’.”
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