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Ungifted

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Can I say this?
I just want to know whether there is coffee on special offer this week.
 

Charlie Bernstein

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Almost! I would say "on special," not "on special offer."
 

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'on special offer' is fine in BE.

Also 'on offer'.
 

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Nice to know the difference. Thanks.
 

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"Are there any coffee specials this week?"
 

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I'd take that to mean different varieties of coffee rather than reduced prices.
 

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I'd take that to mean different varieties of coffee rather than reduced prices.

Those would be "special coffees."
 
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