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so they vs so them

Both "so they" and "so them" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "So they" is used when referring to a group of people or things, while "so them" is used in informal speech or dialects to refer to a group of people or things.

Last updated: March 25, 2024

so they

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a group of people or things.

Use "so they" when you want to refer to a group of people or things in a sentence. It is a grammatically correct construction.

Examples:

  • I told them to clean up, so they did.
  • The team worked hard, so they deserved to win.
  • The children were tired, so they went to bed early.

Alternatives:

  • thus they
  • therefore they
  • consequently they
  • as a result they
  • hence they

so them

This phrase is correct but is more commonly used in informal speech or dialects to refer to a group of people or things.

Use "so them" in informal contexts or dialects when referring to a group of people or things. It is less formal than "so they."

Examples:

  • I gave them the instructions, so them kids better listen.
  • We're going to the party, so them can come along if they want.
  • I told them to be quiet, so them finally stopped talking.

Alternatives:

  • so they
  • so those
  • so these
  • so that group
  • so that bunch

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