have the honor of (doing something)

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have the honor of (doing something)

A phrase used when one very pleased about something that has bestowed upon them. I can't believe I have the honor of being your Best Man!

have the ˈhonour of something/of doing something

(formal) be given the opportunity to do something that makes you feel proud and happy: May I have the honour of the next dance?

See also: have, honour, of, something

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"Just now " continued Athos, "I had the honor of telling your lordship that for a long time I lived in Newcastle; it was in the time of Charles I., and when the king was given up to Cromwell by the Scots."

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Madam Secretary, four years ago, I stood on this same spot and had the honor of introducing you to the men and women of the Department of State.