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I owe her for vs owe him for that

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I owe her for' is used when referring to a debt or obligation towards a female person, while 'owe him for that' is used when referring to a debt or obligation towards a male person. The choice between the two depends on the gender of the person being referred to.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 680 views

I owe her for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a debt or obligation towards a female person.

This phrase is used to express a sense of indebtedness or obligation towards a female person for something they have done or provided.

Examples:

  • I owe her for helping me with my project.
  • I owe her for lending me money when I was in need.
  • I owe her for always being there for me.
  • Oct 5, 2011 ... My ex girlfriend claims I owe her for plane tickets to San Diego, which she said she'd pay for. Can she sue? My boyfriends ex-girlfriend owes ...
  • I owe her for many favors. I owe ten dollars to my sister. OR I owe you an insult. I owe much to my father. by Ali ul azeem October 16, 2008. 8422. Add your own.
  • May 28, 2015 ... Even though she regularly reminds me that I "owe" her for all the presents she's ever bought me, she hasn't actually bought us anything for ...
  • I have no kids, we don't have a mortgage, I make $45,000 and my wife makes $30,000. How much would I owe her for alimony and how long would I have to pay ...

owe him for that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a debt or obligation towards a male person.

This phrase is used to express a sense of indebtedness or obligation towards a male person for something they have done or provided.

Examples:

  • I owe him for fixing my car.
  • I owe him for giving me good advice.
  • I owe him for helping me move.
  • Aug 13, 2015 ... Arsene Wenger is calm in a crisis and he never blames other people... we owe him for that, says Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta. Mikel Arteta says ...
  • I owe him for that. He told me that the next season was already fully booked and that there was just one concert that hadn't been placed, with a young French ...
  • May 26, 2015 ... Brought Finn along. He told the truth about what happened with Britt, so I owe him for that. Showed mercy to Gryff. I will not let our enemies ...
  • Sep 23, 2015 ... In response, Roberts told Austin that he does not owe him for that, but for standing up for him at the office. Roberts claimed that WWE brass ...

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