Idiom idiom
he or she
Meaning
A phrase you use to talk about one person when you don't know if that person is a man or a woman.
Examples
“If a student needs help, he or she should ask the teacher.”
“When a customer enters the store, he or she must show a valid ID to the clerk.”
“The committee will select a candidate based on merit, regardless of whether he or she has prior experience in the field.”
Last updated April 22, 2026