ENGLISH
REFERENCE

his or her

idiom
Meaning

A phrase used to show something belongs to a person when you don't know if they are a man or a woman. It includes both possibilities.


Examples
SIMPLE

Every student must bring his or her own book.

CONTEXTUAL

If a customer loses his or her wallet, please ask them to check the lost and found box.

COMPLEX

The manager expects each employee to take full responsibility for his or her performance during the annual review process.

Last updated April 22, 2026