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They're mine vs These are mine

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'They're mine' is used when referring to objects or possessions that are not physically present, while 'These are mine' is used when the objects or possessions are physically present.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 6432 views

They're mine

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to objects or possessions that are not physically present.

This phrase is used to indicate ownership of objects or possessions that are not physically present. It is a contraction of 'they are mine.'

Examples:

A: Where are my keys? B: They're mine. I have them in my bag.
I can't find my glasses. They're mine. I left them on the table.
Whose shoes are these? They're mine.
The books on the shelf? They're mine.
Are those your headphones? No, they're mine.

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They're mine; I bought them.
They're mine and I'm taking them!
Those four cars over there they're mine.
If you have to know - they're mine, and I got them in a vending machine.
All those memories in my mind, but I cannot believe that they're mine.
So technically, they're mine.
All your outstanding markers, they're mine now.
And I want those ones, obviously, because they're mine.
No, they're mine forever.
Once a passenger's marked, they're mine.
Okay? No, they're mine.
What makes you think they're mine.
Well, those are from the safe house I set up, so, technically, they're mine.
This group, this money, they're mine.
My potatoes and tomatoes and fences I take note of because they're mine.
And how can you be so sure they're mine anyway?
But, Mama, they're mine.
If they're mine, how come you keep them?
No, they're - they're mine!
She's so fickle, I'm afraid she'll say, "I bought them with my own money, they're mine!"

Alternatives:

Those belong to me
They are mine
They are my property
They are my possessions
They are my belongings

These are mine

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to objects or possessions that are physically present.

This phrase is used to indicate ownership of objects or possessions that are physically present. It is a direct way to claim ownership of something in the immediate vicinity.

Examples:

Whose shoes are these? These are mine.
A: Can I borrow a pen? B: No, these are mine.
I love these earrings. They're mine.
These are my favorite books.
These are my keys.

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These are mine, but they should fit you well enough.
These are mine, but I'm going away now...
I'm Kustennin. These are mine.
These are mine and Rosario's presents.
These are mine, give them.
The generals were returning... with finished divisions saying: "These are mine".
These are mine, I was born an Argentinean.
Tell your father these are mine.
These are mine. Anyway, I'm not lying anymore either, Michael.
These are mine, bitch. I meant, which designer?

Alternatives:

These belong to me
These are my property
These are my possessions
These are my belongings
These are my things

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