Grammar fix
special occasion
important event
A special event or time that is celebrated or remembered because it is important or meaningful.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
We usually go out for dinner on special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries.
In my country, people often buy new clothes for special occasions such as weddings or important festivals.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: We only drink it in special occasions.
Say: We only drink it on special occasions.
Use 'ON special occasions', not 'in'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Special occasion' is the set phrase; the paraphrase is stiff.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
special occasion + use
- on special occasions
- for a special occasion
- dress for
- mark