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Definition pleasure in (doing) something in British English

pleasure in (doing) something phrase

phrase
1

to enjoy doing something very much

Example

We bought an old barn and took great pleasure in rebuilding it.

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2

to enjoy doing something unpleasant to someone else

Example

He took great pleasure in pointing out my mistakes.

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Definition  pleasure in (doing) something in British English