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It's mine vs This is mine

Both "it's mine" and "this is mine" are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "It's mine" is commonly used to indicate possession of something that has already been mentioned or is clear from the context. On the other hand, "this is mine" is used to assert ownership of something that is being pointed out or identified.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 5760 views

It's mine

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate possession of something that has already been mentioned or is clear from the context.

Use "it's mine" when you want to assert that something belongs to you and it has already been established or is evident from the context.

Examples:

Whose book is this? It's mine.
Is this your pen? No, it's mine.
The red car is mine.
The blue shirt is mine.
The key to the door is mine.

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It's mine, and I haven't studied at all, so...
It's mine, but I can't stop it.
So you admit... It's mine.
It's mine, but you can share it.
It's mine and you can expect.
It's mine, not its.
I paid Jimmy in full. It's mine now.
It's mine. I have to accept that.
It's mine, 'cause I'm... I'm not the guy on them with you.
- It's mine as much as yours.
Doesn't matter. It's mine.
My father gave it to me. It's mine.
It's mine, I should have taught you them things when you was little.
It's mine. I'm reclaiming it.
It's mine and it's inside me.
Vinny, that stocking cap. It's mine.
It's mine, and it's a therapy dog.
It's mine, I brought it
It's mine, I drew it.
So keep your hands off it. It's mine.

Alternatives:

It belongs to me.
It is my possession.
It is my property.
It is in my possession.
It is my own.

This is mine

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to assert ownership of something that is being pointed out or identified.

Use "this is mine" when you want to claim ownership of something that is being shown or indicated.

Examples:

Whose bag is this? This is mine.
This house is mine.
This phone is mine.
This painting is mine.
This laptop is mine.

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This is mine, and that's yours.
This is mine. I brought this.
This is mine - of today.
That's your fate, this is mine.
This is mine and no one can touch it!
Unless your spirit guide gave you a fake ID, this is mine.
This is mine, and you know it.
This is mine... my flesh, my bone, and my blood.
I bet the first girl was like "This is mine"
This is mine. I want this one.
"This is mine" and "He or she is mine."
Well, this is mine though.
And this is mine... provided the merchandise meets my specs.
So, this is mine and the children are indicated on my wife's.
To know that always always this is mine.
She may have one like it, but this is mine.
No, this is mine, there must put another is the nod.
That's yours, this is mine.
That's your side, this is mine.
And this is mine, first prize for the best boar in the state.

Alternatives:

This belongs to me.
This is my possession.
This is my property.
This is in my possession.
This is my own.

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