I miss them vs I miss all of them

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I miss them' is a more general statement indicating a feeling of longing for someone or something, while 'I miss all of them' is more specific and implies missing every single person or thing mentioned. The choice between the two depends on the level of specificity the speaker wants to convey.

Last updated: April 03, 2024 • 789 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a feeling of longing for someone or something.

"I miss them"

This phrase is used to express a general feeling of missing someone or something. It can refer to a group of people or things without specifying each individual.

Examples:

I miss them so much when they're away.
She moved to another country, and I miss them terribly.
They were my best friends, and I miss them every day.
Even though they annoy me sometimes, I still miss them when they're not around.
I miss them more than I thought I would.

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I knew your parents well. I miss them.
I miss them, especially my boy.
I miss them all more than him.
It's just... I miss them.
Please tell Rebecca and mother that I miss them.
I had five fathers and I miss them all.
They were beautiful ships and I miss them.
Just... Tell them that I miss them.
And a son. I miss them - sometimes very much.
I'm only a few hours away from my family, and I miss them like crazy.
Yes, I miss them, but I have new friends here, and this counterbalances.
I miss them so much, but no, living here - it's not forever, solo temporanea.
The feeling is still the same. I miss them immensely.
And I miss them so much while they're gone that when they come back... I just hold on to them for five minutes each.
You know, they make three tours of duty look like a cakewalk, but I miss them like hell when they're not here.
Good. Good. I miss them.
Yes, that's true. I just... you know, I miss them so much.
I told them that I love them and that I miss them.
And I tell him they died... and that I miss them.
All the festivals that I attended I miss them all

Alternatives:

I miss him.
I miss her.
I miss you.
I miss it.
I miss that feeling.

This phrase is correct and can be used when referring to missing every single person or thing mentioned.

"I miss all of them"

This phrase is more specific and is used when the speaker wants to emphasize that they miss every individual in a group. It implies missing each person or thing individually.

Examples:

I miss all of them so much since they moved away.
After the reunion, I realized how much I miss all of them.
I miss all of them dearly, and I can't wait to see them again.
It's not just one person, I miss all of them equally.
The house feels empty without them; I miss all of them.

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I miss all of them
Just wanted to let you guys know that I miss all of your warm love. I extend my ever expanding hug to all of you.
Of course I miss all of people that lives in Brasil like my mother, or my friends, but that are all of the offering that a driver has to do for have success in his carrer.
I GUESS I MISS ALL OF IT.
I miss all of it.
I miss all of it.
I miss all of us.
I Miss - I Miss all of us.
I miss when all of their outfits used to match.
Never thought I'd miss all of Starbuck's yakking.
I do miss all of you up there in the cold north, at least now when Tromteater and Tindtroll-times are coming.
I always miss all of the good stuff.
Here we go, the last few days, then back to the usual hustle, I will miss all of the grinders.
I miss the scent of all the seasons.
'Cause I kind of miss all the old jokes about death and sadness.
I GUESS I JUST MISS ALL OF IT.
And he's one of the most traumatized people I've seen from that war. "Ma'am, I miss almost all of it."
"Ma'am, I miss almost all of it."
You know what I miss most of all?
Is it sad that I kind of miss all this?
Lana... I know that you miss all of us, but something tells me there's more to your trip back home than simply checking in with the old gang.

Alternatives:

I miss each of them.
I miss every one of them.
I miss every single one of them.
I miss all of you.
I miss all of it.

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