The courier arrived with a special delivery for me.
special delivery
idiomSomething—whether desirable or undesirable—which is intentionally given to a specific individual or which an individual receives rapidly and unexpectedly; the personalized, direct quality of the transmission of such an item.
I was surprised when the office manager walked in with a special delivery of flowers for my birthday.
The unexpected arrival of the legal notice, marked as a special delivery, signaled that the long-standing dispute had finally reached a critical turning point.
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special military operation
A military situation resembling a war; especially the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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special needs
Needs for special care, services or accommodations for people with disabilities.
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special relationship
A political and diplomatic relationship between two countries that is particularly close and is considered to be based on deep historical and ideological ties rather than merely common interests; especially:
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special treatment
A form of exceptional handling or care that differs from the standard, often implying favoritism.