Table of Contents
- 1 Which is correct for both of you or for the both of you?
- 2 Is the both of you grammatically correct?
- 3 Is congratulations to the both of you correct?
- 4 Can you end a sentence with both?
- 5 How do you congratulate a new couple?
- 6 Is happyhappy to both of you correct?
- 7 Is it correct to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to both of You?
Which is correct for both of you or for the both of you?
In English the expression “both of you” is equivalent to “the two of you”. As such, in English, “the both” would actually be equivalent to “the the two” which is obviously incorrect. Americans have a tendency to use “the both of you” when they actually mean “both of you”.
Is the both of you grammatically correct?
Executive summary: “both of you” is the normal, grammatical expression; whereas, “you both” is used for extra emphasis. Both are grammatically correct.
What is the reply for happy for you both?
Say, thank you, thank you so much, or, thank you, I appreciate it. Or, thank you, you are very kind. Whatever is appropriate for the situation and for who is saying they’re happy for you.
Is it correct to say congratulations to you both?
The correct way would be to say “to you both.” When using it in a sentence correctly, an example of a grammatically correct sentence would be “Our company approves of your decision and we offer our congratulations to you both.” Congratulations to both of you.
Is congratulations to the both of you correct?
Can you end a sentence with both?
You often see both at the end of sentences, especially after pronouns (e.g. I like singing and dancing – I like them both). After nouns, this isn’t incorrect, but an informal and perhaps dialect variant.
Is so happy for you both correct?
“Happy for both of you” is good in every situation. “Happy to both of you” is always grammatically incorrect. “I wish happiness to both of you” could be a valid alternative. Happy for the both of you : never heard.
How do you use both of them?
Both of + object pronoun She looked at both of us. We usually use both of + object pronoun after prepositions: He shouted at both of them. (preferred to He shouted at them both.)
How do you congratulate a new couple?
Casual Wedding Wishes
- “Best wishes!”
- “Congratulations!”
- “Congratulations on your wedding!”
- “We’re/I’m so happy for you!”
- “Wishing you lots of love and happiness.”
- “We/I love you. Congrats!”
- “Lots of love today and beyond.”
- “Here’s a little something to start your life together.” (If you’re including a gift.)
Is happyhappy to both of you correct?
HAPPY TO BOTH OF YOU is correct. The 4 Worst Blood Pressure Drugs. Why some doctors in the know no longer prescribe blood pressure drugs. Ok: “Happy for both of you” . . . is correct.’ So is: “Happy for the both of you.” The 3d example is not good English.
What is the meaning of “happy for the both of You”?
(I am ) Happy for the both of you is correct when there is close connection between the two people enjoying a shared good fortune for example a newly married couple or new parents. You and they are happy about the situation, you approve, you share in their happiness. Happy to both of you is incorrect. There is an unsaid “I am” at the beginning.
What does I Wish you both every happiness mean?
“I wish you both every happiness” has a different meaning; you could even be unhappy or disapprove about their situation but still wish them happiness. (I am/we are) happy for both of you. (I am/we are) happy for the both of you. But that phrase is not used often.
Is it correct to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to both of You?
In my opinion, while you could definitely say, “happy birthday both of you,” you could still say, “happy birthday to you,” and still have it be grammatically correct, where the ‘you’ isn’t singular, by plural as in, “you all,” or, “you both.” What is correct in the saying “the two both of you”?