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by you vs on you

The phrases 'by you' and 'on you' have different meanings and are used in different contexts. 'By you' is used to indicate the person who performs an action, while 'on you' is used to indicate responsibility or blame. They are not interchangeable.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 991 views

by you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The phrase 'by you' is used to indicate the person who performs an action or is responsible for something.

Examples:

  • The book was written by you.
  • The cake was baked by you.
  • The decision was made by you.
  • Okay. What I see are people inspired by each other and by you.
  • She began by saying she was opportunistically exploited and deceived by you.
  • How the collector was collected by you.
  • 5 years, upheld by you on appeal.
  • Our Cuban national drink was invented by you.
  • Engineered by you, once again to your own advantage.
  • I only want to be woken up by you.
  • I was more upset by you... that you told him.
  • People are probably just intimidated by you.
  • Being dumped by you agrees with her.
  • He's just intimidated by you, Daddy.
  • Andrew thinks she's intimidated by you.
  • Your husband felt threatened by you?
  • I was right not to be threatened by you.
  • This has been issued by you personally.
  • That's why I feel so threatened by you.
  • To be killed by you is my deepest desire.
  • I would do anything to be interrogated by you.
  • Surprised by you and I always deflect.
  • I want to be recognized by you.

Alternatives:

  • done by you
  • created by you
  • chosen by you
  • made by you
  • produced by you

on you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The phrase 'on you' is used to indicate responsibility or blame for something.

Examples:

  • The success of the project is on you.
  • If anything goes wrong, it's on you.
  • The consequences are on you.
  • Let Greg practice massage on you.
  • The Fates have a fix on you.
  • I took it easy on you.
  • I'm way too easy on you.
  • Even the Jehovah Witness babe won't waste her time on you.
  • The man says to go easy on you.
  • Those tips look fierce on you.
  • Pedrosa said some patriots had informed on you.
  • Coming through, on you right.
  • The bounty on you is for killing Lannister soldiers.
  • The goods on you Supervisor Phillips...
  • Number I-330 has recently registered on you.
  • There are people depending on you.
  • Where Capt Picard relied on you.
  • Your father had designs on you...
  • No wonder Cutter depends on you.
  • His eyes are always on you.
  • Prince Charming looks good on you.
  • They put that mismanagement on you.
  • Your engagement is conditional on you instructing Mr Garrow.

Alternatives:

  • your responsibility
  • your fault
  • your blame
  • your duty
  • your obligation

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