Meaning & use

special offer for you

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UK/ˌspeʃl ˈɒfə fə juː/
US/ˌspeʃl ˈɔːfər fər juː/

Meaning

  1. phrasefixed phrase

    A deal or discount that is intended especially for the person being spoken to.

    Grammar: Used as a complete phrase, often in advertising; 'special offer' alone is more general.

    Patterns

    • a special offer for you
    • have a special offer for you
    • a special offer on something

    We have a special offer for you: buy one, get one free.

    This special offer for you expires at the end of the month.

    The store sent a special offer for you and your family.

Common combinations

a special offer for you
I have a special offer for you today.
a special offer on
There's a special offer on coffee this week.
take advantage of a special offer
Take advantage of our special offer for you.

Synonyms and how they differ

deal
More informal and general; a 'deal' can be any agreement, while a 'special offer' is usually a temporary price reduction.
discount
Specifically a reduction in price; 'special offer' can include other benefits like free gifts.

Word family

offer noun
A statement saying you are willing to give or do something.

Practice

The store has a special offer ______ you: 20% off.

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