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special treatment

idiom

A form of exceptional handling or care that differs from the standard, often implying favoritism.


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  1. 01

    cold treatment

    Cold shoulder.

  2. 02

    give the royal treatment

    To treat (someone) extremely well.

  3. 03

    special delivery

    Something—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.

  4. 04

    special military operation

    A military situation resembling a war; especially the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

  5. 05

    special needs

    Needs for special care, services or accommodations for people with disabilities.

  6. 06

    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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