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special delivery
1. A postal service by which letters or packages are delivered outside of the scheduled mail delivery times for an extra fee. I sent that parcel by special delivery so that you would get it in time for your birthday.
2. A phrase said humorously when giving something to someone, especially if the item is unappealing. A: "Special delivery: here's the report you need to work on!" B: "Gee, thanks."
cash on delivery
Payment for a purchase when it is delivered, as opposed to paying in advance at the time of ordering You know, you're expected to pay cash on delivery when the package gets here. I'm sorry, but we no longer offer cash on delivery for any orders placed online or over the phone.
pay (for something) cash on delivery
To pay for a purchase when it is delivered (whether in cash or by some other means), as opposed to paying in advance at the time of ordering. I always prefer to pay cash on delivery so I can inspect my order before handing over any money. If you do not have a credit card when ordering online or over the phone, you can arrange to pay for your purchase cash on delivery.
pay (for something) collect on delivery
To pay for a purchase when it is delivered, as opposed to paying in advance at the time of ordering. I always prefer to pay collect on delivery so I can inspect my order before handing over any money. If you do not have a credit card when ordering online or over the phone, you can arrange to pay for your purchase collect on delivery.
send (something) collect on delivery
To dispatch something to a recipient who must pay for it upon successful delivery. All our products are sent collect on delivery, so please be sure to have payment ready when your item arrives. I asked them to send the furniture collect on delivery so I could inspect it before handing over any money.
send (something) cash on delivery
To dispatch something to a recipient who must pay for it upon successful delivery (whether in cash or by some other means). All our products are sent cash on delivery, so please be sure to have payment ready when your item arrives. I asked them to send the furniture cash on delivery so I could inspect it before handing over any money.