Can I say this? I just want to know whether there is coffee on special offer this week.
U Ungifted Junior Member Joined Jan 31, 2017 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language German Home Country Germany Current Location Germany Oct 25, 2017 #1 Can I say this? I just want to know whether there is coffee on special offer this week.
Charlie Bernstein VIP Member Joined Jan 28, 2009 Member Type Other Native Language English Home Country United States Current Location United States Oct 25, 2017 #2 Almost! I would say "on special," not "on special offer."
R Rover_KE Moderator Staff member Joined Jun 20, 2010 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language English Home Country England Current Location England Oct 25, 2017 #3 'on special offer' is fine in BE. Also 'on offer'.
U Ungifted Junior Member Joined Jan 31, 2017 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language German Home Country Germany Current Location Germany Oct 25, 2017 #4 Nice to know the difference. Thanks.
S SoothingDave VIP Member Joined Apr 17, 2009 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Oct 25, 2017 #5 "Are there any coffee specials this week?"
R Rover_KE Moderator Staff member Joined Jun 20, 2010 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language English Home Country England Current Location England Oct 25, 2017 #6 I'd take that to mean different varieties of coffee rather than reduced prices.
S SoothingDave VIP Member Joined Apr 17, 2009 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Oct 25, 2017 #7 I'd take that to mean different varieties of coffee rather than reduced prices. Click to expand... Those would be "special coffees."
I'd take that to mean different varieties of coffee rather than reduced prices. Click to expand... Those would be "special coffees."