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neither one nor the other vs neither of them

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Neither one nor the other' is used when referring to two specific options or choices, emphasizing the distinction between the two. 'Neither of them' is more general and can refer to any number of options or choices, not just two.

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neither one nor the other

This phrase is correct and is used when referring to two specific options or choices.

This phrase is used to emphasize the distinction between two specific options or choices, indicating that neither of them is acceptable or preferred.

Examples:

  • I don't like neither one nor the other dress. They both look outdated.
  • Neither one nor the other solution seems feasible in this situation.
  • I'm neither one nor the other.
  • Neither one nor the other My boy will do as he wants
  • Neither one nor the other, I came to see you!
  • Reuth argues that Rommel was neither one nor the other.
  • To be neither one nor the other.
  • No, neither one nor the other.
  • I think he's neither one nor the other.
  • But most of us are neither one nor the other.
  • The facilitators and volunteer facilitators generally neither one nor the other.
  • But neither one nor the other know that inequality is the inevitable result of a statistic principle [Pareto's law].
  • Although there are exceptions, when the game does not like neither one nor the other.
  • And then when there is a lack of evidence and censorship of information, there comes the rational man who buys neither one nor the other served propaganda.
  • And all would be nothing, but there is one "but" - neither one nor the other does not allow dominance over themselves.
  • Please clean this place and go to school, clean and go to school, but you have not done neither one nor the other...
  • In the reverse situation, neither one nor the other will not give up their leadership in the relationship.
  • Mrs Napoletano's report, that we adopted by a majority in the committee - we will of course see what the result of the vote is here in the House tomorrow - rules out neither one nor the other.
  • The elderly need care and companionship; the young need work and hope, but they have neither one nor the other, and the trouble is that they no longer seek them.
  • The definitions attributed to him to be impressionist or pointillist responded by declaring neither one nor the other, but both, he served as artistic expressions of all the bending function of expressing his will and his inner life on the canvas.
  • Delirio. I used to be a male dancer, but then I wanted to be a female dancer, and while I was doing the change I was neither one nor the other, so people called me Delirio and it stuck that way.
  • Rose wines suffer from the fact of being - enologically speaking - between whites and reds, and therefore not clearly being neither one nor the other, that is not belonging to none of the two major categories of recognized wines, they simply are excluded.

Alternatives:

  • neither this one nor that one
  • neither option is suitable
  • neither choice is appealing

neither of them

This phrase is correct and is more general, not limited to two options or choices.

This phrase is used to indicate that none of a group of options or choices is acceptable or preferred. It can refer to any number of items, not just two.

Examples:

  • I like neither of them. Can we look for other alternatives?
  • Neither of them meets the requirements for the project.
  • And neither of them died instantly.
  • But neither of them brought the police force to your door.
  • But neither of them have sufficient motive.
  • She does, but neither of them know about Lydia.
  • That way, neither of them will even exist.
  • I've seen neither of them since.
  • And neither of them have replied to me.
  • I tried my grandchildren, but neither of them answered.
  • Although neither of them could remember what had actually inspired it.
  • Luckily, neither of them is local.
  • Apparently, neither of them actually exists.
  • And since neither of them has a valid social security number...
  • Technically, neither of them can really afford to pay.
  • When neither of them showed up to collect their share of the cash.
  • And tonight, neither of them are home.
  • And neither of them have the chops to bond blockbuster with Venom.
  • Maybe neither of them's right for it.
  • I found out today, neither of them did good.
  • But neither of them explain how foreign bone was left lodged in the vertebrae.
  • So actually it could've been neither of them.

Alternatives:

  • none of them
  • not any of them
  • neither one of them

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