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both of you vs The both of you

Both "both of you" and "the both of you" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Both of you" is more commonly used and is a simple and clear way to refer to two people. On the other hand, "the both of you" is less common and adds emphasis to the phrase, highlighting the specific two individuals being referred to.

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both of you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to two people together. It is a simple and clear way to address a pair of individuals.

Examples:

Both of you need to come with me.
Can both of you please be quiet?
I appreciate both of you helping me.
Both of you are invited to the party.
Both of you are doing a great job.

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Not to mention how awkward it'll make work for both of you.
See me after class, both of you.
The rules applied to both of you.
Great work, both of you.
They'll be looking for both of you.
Home, both of you. Dinnertime.
To bed without supper, both of you.
Clean plates, both of you.
Get inside, both of you.
I'm crazy enough to kill both of you.
Maybe she'll be smart enough for both of you.
And clearly that's been a problem for the both of you.
Stop dawdling, both of you.
And I want both of you out of here immediately.
Joanna is very close to both of you.
Travel safely, both of you.
I needed to see the both of you.
But the ocean's faster than both of you.
Farewell then, both of you.
I'm taking both of you away from here tonight.

Alternatives:

you both
the two of you
the pair of you
the two of you
you two

The both of you

This phrase is correct but less common in English. It adds emphasis to the phrase.

This phrase is used to refer to two specific people in a more emphatic way. It highlights the particular individuals being addressed.

Examples:

I need to talk to the both of you.
The both of you are the winners.
Please listen carefully, the both of you.
I appreciate the both of you coming to help.
The both of you are doing a fantastic job.

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The both of you, hit the trail.
The both of you, father and son!
I needed to see the both of you.
We have enough proof to get the both of you.
The both of you, do you want to die?
Very curious about the both of you.
The both of you, how about tackling the financial issues
She's worried about the both of you.
This situationis getting dangerousfor the both of you.
The flowers are actually for the both of you.
And clearly that's been a problem for the both of you.
Well, it's been wonderful to meet the both of you.
Give me an excuse to kill the both of you.
Give me an excuse to kill the both of you.
I suppose your husband's conservative enough for the both of you.
I'm thrilled for the both of you, man.
I couldn't be more weirded out for the both of you.
These women look remarkably like the both of you.
I have just one question for the both of you.
Otherwise we'll issue an arrest warrant for the both of you.

Alternatives:

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you both
the two of you
the pair of you
the two of you

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