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he is looking in the mirror vs she is looking in the mirror

Both phrases are correct, but they differ in the gender of the subject. The choice between 'he' and 'she' depends on the gender of the person being referred to. Use 'he' when talking about a male and 'she' when talking about a female.

Last updated: March 21, 2024

he is looking in the mirror

This phrase is correct when referring to a male individual looking at themselves in the mirror.

Use this phrase when talking about a male person who is looking at their reflection in a mirror.

Examples:

  • He is looking in the mirror to fix his tie.
  • He is looking in the mirror to check his appearance.
  • Feb 14, 2016 ... Gov. Wolf says if you cannot do your job, quit and go home. I hope that he is looking in the mirror when he says that! J. Tribbett, Boyertown.
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  • He is looking in the mirror above the sink, and looks completely different to how we saw him on page 1: clean shaven, with short hair styled in a side-parting.
  • Dec 31, 2015 ... Another way to test whether the baby knows his reflection: while he is looking in the mirror, put a toy or stuffed animal behind him. If he tries to ...

Alternatives:

  • He is gazing at himself in the mirror.
  • He is staring at his reflection in the mirror.
  • He is examining his appearance in the mirror.
  • He is admiring himself in the mirror.
  • He is observing his reflection in the mirror.

she is looking in the mirror

This phrase is correct when referring to a female individual looking at themselves in the mirror.

Use this phrase when talking about a female person who is looking at their reflection in a mirror.

Examples:

  • She is looking in the mirror to apply her makeup.
  • She is looking in the mirror to fix her hair.
  • Correction: After she puts the hat on backwards, she is looking in the mirror as she begins to tie the bow. Scarlett finishes fluffing and straightening the bow as ...
  • Cut scenes include Santana playing the guitar. The focus is then put on a girl the viewers may assume is Maria. She is looking in the mirror and later joins the ...
  • Jan 20, 2014 ... mtj027 1 year ago. That and she is looking in the mirror so it makes perfect sense . Read more Show less. Reply · 1 ...
  • Watching Madison while she is looking in the mirror brushing her hair, the smile on her face is priceless. She doesn't let her diagnosis get her down. She has a ...

Alternatives:

  • She is gazing at herself in the mirror.
  • She is staring at her reflection in the mirror.
  • She is examining her appearance in the mirror.
  • She is admiring herself in the mirror.
  • She is observing her reflection in the mirror.

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