You and your little brother are my life. vs You and your little brother is my life.

The correct phrase is "You and your little brother are my life." The subject "you and your little brother" is plural, so it should be followed by the plural verb "are." Using "is" in the second phrase is incorrect as it does not agree in number with the subject.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 810 views

You and your little brother are my life.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express the importance of someone or something in your life. It correctly matches the plural subject with the plural verb.

Examples:

You and your little brother are my life. I would do anything for you both.
My parents, my siblings, and my friends are my life.
The team and the coach are my life in this sport.
You and your best friend are my life. I cherish your friendship.
The children and the teachers are my life at the school.

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You almost saved your little brother's life.
They're your foster parents, you and your little brother...
I'm resting and your little brother's sleeping.
You didn't spend ten years trying to make it up to your mother and your little brother.
Because you and your little brother and your fine, feathered friend and all those secrets you've got locked away in your bunker can't stop me.
This is you and your little brother Derrick at Turtle Pond, isn't it?
And you still have your mom and your dad and your sister and your little brother.
You and your little tricycle friends.
Yes, your digestive habits are my life.
No, it's just books and reading are my life.
Sarah, secrets are my life.
Those pizza bagels are my life.
Right now these kids are my life.
Movies in general are my life.
Fruit and vegetables are my life.
Antonio, you are my life.
If I've learned anything this year, it's that you guys are my life.
This is my life. These are my life places.
The system is just you and your little stamp thingy.
You and your little gingerbread house.

You and your little brother is my life.

This phrase is incorrect in English.

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You almost saved your little brother's life.
They're your foster parents, you and your little brother...
I'm resting and your little brother's sleeping.
You didn't spend ten years trying to make it up to your mother and your little brother.
Because you and your little brother and your fine, feathered friend and all those secrets you've got locked away in your bunker can't stop me.
This is you and your little brother Derrick at Turtle Pond, isn't it?
And you still have your mom and your dad and your sister and your little brother.
You and your little tricycle friends.
Look, your little brother is a questioner.
Your little brother isn't the only male to disgrace this place.
Papa, this is my life.
I'm sorry, but singing is my life.
Tragically, this is my life.
Laura, this job is my life.
For me, this is my life.
"Inside" is my life.
Clark, this is my life.
Donna, this is my life.
Trust me, hiding from royals is my life.
From now on, this boy is my life.

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You and your little brother are my life. vs You and your little brother is my life.