He and his wife vs His wife and him

Both "he and his wife" and "his wife and him" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. The first phrase is used when the focus is on both individuals as subjects, while the second phrase is used when both individuals are on the receiving end of someone else's actions.

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Last updated: September 03, 2024

He and his wife

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to both individuals as subjects.

This phrase is used when both individuals are the subjects of a sentence or when the focus is on their actions or characteristics.

Examples:

He and his wife went to the store together.
He and his wife are hosting a dinner party.
He and his wife enjoy traveling.
He and his wife have three children.
He and his wife share a love for gardening.

Alternatives:

they
the couple
the husband and wife
the pair
the two of them

His wife and him

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to both individuals as objects.

This phrase is used when both individuals are the objects of a sentence or when the focus is on actions being done to them.

Examples:

I saw his wife and him at the party.
The gift was for his wife and him.
The teacher praised his wife and him for their hard work.
The movie was about his wife and him.
The award was given to his wife and him.

Alternatives:

them
the couple
the husband and wife
the pair
the two of them

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