# his or her

idiom · CEFR A1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/his-or-her
Updated: 2026-04-22

## 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

- Every student must bring his or her own book.
- If a customer loses his or her wallet, please ask them to check the lost and found box.
- The manager expects each employee to take full responsibility for his or her performance during the annual review process.

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