this brother of mine vs this sister of mine

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They are used to refer to a sibling in a possessive way, emphasizing the relationship. The choice between 'brother' and 'sister' depends on the gender of the sibling being referred to.

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this brother of mine

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a brother in a possessive way, emphasizing the relationship.

This phrase is used to emphasize the relationship with a brother. It is often used to express affection, closeness, or familiarity.

Examples:

This brother of mine always knows how to make me laugh.
I'm proud of this brother of mine for his achievements.
Have you met this brother of mine? He's a great guy.
This brother of mine is always there for me when I need him.
I love spending time with this brother of mine.

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This brother of mine, the blood of my blood, From me he did part, but not from my heart; His memory lives on and will always be near, To his family and friends by ...
Sep 10, 2011 ... sherrylynn70 4 years ago. Just got off the phone with this Brother of Mine...thank you dear friend... Read more Show less ...
Nov 24, 2015 ... I'm so proud of this brother of mine. His friendship is one of the greatest gifts I have been given… https://instagram.com/p/-fjnsziqxz/. Retweets ...
During our last year of University, this brother of mine announced that he was engaged and that he was to be married after he graduates this year and finds ...

Alternatives:

my brother
my sibling
my male sibling
my brother here
my dear brother

this sister of mine

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a sister in a possessive way, emphasizing the relationship.

This phrase is used to emphasize the relationship with a sister. It is often used to express affection, closeness, or familiarity.

Examples:

I can always count on this sister of mine for good advice.
This sister of mine is the most caring person I know.
Have you seen this sister of mine? She's so talented.
I cherish the bond I have with this sister of mine.
I'm grateful for this sister of mine who always supports me.

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Three pound of sugar, five pound of currants, rice,--what will this sister of mine do with rice? But my father hath made her mistress of the feast, and she lays it on.
June wrote, “Nobody suffers the way I do, not with a sister; with a husband, yes; with a wife, yes; with a child, yes, but this sister of mine, a dark shadow robbing ...
Lord, here am I with everything to do, and this sister of mine will not lay a hand to anything; thus I miss something from Thy lips, and Thou from our hands."
Nov 6, 2014 ... “This sister of mine, a dark shadow robbing me of sunlight, is my one and only torment.” —June Gibbons. The story of the Gibbons twins sounds ...

Alternatives:

my sister
my sibling
my female sibling
my sister here
my dear sister

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this brother of mine vs this sister of mine