the both vs both

The correct phrase is "both." The phrase "the both" is not a standard construction in English and is considered incorrect.

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the both

This is not a correct construction in English.

The phrase "the both" is not used in English. Instead, use the word "both" on its own to refer to two items or people.

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I do enough talking for the both of us.
They will dispose of the both of us.
Very curious about the both of you.
I got these scapulars for the both of yous.
You carry the worrying share for the both of us.
I hate what happens when the both of you get together.
I'm thrilled for the both of you, man.
These women look remarkably like the both of you.
Give me an excuse to kill the both of you.
It'd be great if the both of you worked out.
I know the both of y'all know Jesus Shuttlesworth.
That's 200 for the both of you.
MOVIE: And they run right in, the both of them.
I'm sick and tired of the both of you.
I want to hear more about the both of you.
And maybe Frollo's wrong about the both of us.
We have enough proof to get the both of you.
Look, kill the both of them.
'Cause I've been watching the both of you.
I have just one question for the both of you.

both

This is the correct form to use when referring to two items or people.

Use the word "both" to refer to two items or people. It can be used at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence.

Examples:

Both of them are coming to the party.
I like both chocolate and vanilla ice cream.
Both the cat and the dog are sleeping.
We can choose both the red and the blue shirt.
Both of the options are good.

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