Your husband brought you
flowers. He doesn't usually do that except on your birthday or anniversary. You
ask why he brought them.
What's the
special occasion?
important day or event. Special occasions can include birthdays,
graduations, weddings, and more. They are usually happy events that we
celebrate.
Use “special occasion” like
this:
I only wear a suit for special occasions.
If your sister gives you a
nice bottle of champagne for your birthday, you might say:
I’m saving this for a special occasion!
When someone does something
that’s unusual and nicer than normal, you may ask:
What’s the special occasion?
For example, you can ask this
if:
· someone is dressed better than normal
· a room is decorated as if for a party
· a friend is being unusually generous
The expression “What’s the
special occasion?” is very well-known among English speakers. For this reason,
people sometimes simply ask:
What’s the occasion?
...which means the same thing.