Hey everyone, do you guys know the subtext of this question? It is used when someone suddenly changes their look or behavior to be nicer or better than usual.
Ted: Hey Betty, you look sharp! What's the occasion? Got a hot date?
Betty: Oh, hey Ted. Yeah, I got a date with Rob tonight!
It is also often used with the word special:
Andy comes home to find the place spotlessly clean...
Andy: Helen, what's the special occasion? Why's the house so clean?
Helen: Andy, I told you! My parents are coming to visit this weekend!
You can also use this expression to ask why someone is throwing a party.
Gary: I'm having a little get together tonight, do you wanna come?
Jim: What's the occasion?
Gary: My wife's out of town so I'm having a guys poker night.
Jim: Sounds fun, count me in!
Have a nice week,
Phil
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