none of mine

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "none of mine" is correct and perfectly usable in written English.
It is typically used to indicate something that belongs to or relates to the speaker, but is currently not available, present, or applicable. Example: "I searched through my closet, but none of mine fit the dress code for the wedding." In this sentence, "none of mine" refers to the speaker's clothes, but none of them are appropriate for the wedding.

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Wiki

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

10 human-written examples

He said he didn't want none of mine.

The New Yorker

Many of the things we batten on in our fantasies are part of our childhoods, although none of mine have been, so far in this list.

The New Yorker

Despite Ms. Stewart's ability to reinvest "humble arts" with dignity and beauty, as long as the real matron stood right beside every rose she grew, none of mine would ever be quite good enough.

The New York Times

None of mine are "offensive" in content or design yet I have been repeatedly asked to hide them – odd when my male colleagues do not have to follow suit.

The Guardian

New to the country of Bangladesh, I spoke none of her language and she none of mine.

HuffPost

So -- what with being Christian and all -- I asked myself the famous, "What would Jesus do?" (Which I don't too often ask myself, actually, since Jesus could, for instance, raise people from the dead and turn water into wine, whereas I can barely drag myself out of bed in the morning and/or turn water into coffee. Safe to say lots of His options are none of mine).

Huffington Post

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

50 human-written examples

Meanwhile, her father, who left "to be on his own", has a flat with several locked doors and total freedom of movement, whereas I'm under house arrest, juggling shopping (on demand, none of it mine), freezer-filling and the quite reasonable assumption that no child of any age - 16 or 60 - wants their parent to have a libido.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

So far, none of the mining companies have been granted a commercial-growing license, although one former mining company is close to merging with a company that owns a license.

The New Yorker

"None of these mining magnates are shrinking violets.

The Guardian - Business

Another of the big producers, Rio Tinto Zimbabwe, acknowledged the troubles of the last several months but said none of its mines were yet on the brink.

The New York Times

Today, virtually none of the mines is still functioning: there is still tin beneath the ground, but extracting it is too expensive.

The Guardian - Travel

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "none of mine" when you want to clearly state that something does not belong to you or is not associated with you, distinguishing it from things that are.

Common error

Avoid using "none of mine" when you mean 'not any of them'. "None of mine" implies a collective ownership or association that is being negated, while 'not any of them' simply denies the existence of something related to you.

Linguistic Context

Pronoun Phrase indicating non-possession or non-association. "None of mine" functions as a pronoun phrase replacing a noun phrase. Ludwig AI indicates this usage is grammatically correct. It refers back to something previously mentioned or implied, stating that the speaker does not own or is not associated with it.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

53%

Wiki

30%

Science

17%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Academia

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "none of mine" is a grammatically correct and relatively common way to indicate that something does not belong to or is not associated with the speaker. As Ludwig AI confirms, the phrase is typically used to deny ownership, relevance, or responsibility. It's most frequently found in news and media contexts. While alternatives like "not mine" exist, "none of mine" provides a slightly different nuance of negating a collective ownership or association. Remember to avoid using it when you simply mean 'not any of them', as the phrase implies a specific scope of ownership or association. The phrase has some different sources to refer to, mostly news media and wiki.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

not mine

Directly negates ownership or relevance; simpler phrasing.

not belonging to me

Emphasizes lack of ownership; more formal.

not relevant to me

Shifts focus to relevance rather than possession.

not applicable to me

Highlights inapplicability in a specific situation.

no concern of mine

Indicates lack of interest or responsibility.

not my property

Formal way to express lack of ownership.

outside my domain

Implies something is beyond one's area of control or expertise.

not within my purview

Similar to 'outside my domain' but more formal.

nothing to do with me

Emphasizes lack of involvement or connection.

not my responsibility

Highlights a lack of obligation for something.

FAQs

How can I use "none of mine" in a sentence?

You can use "none of mine" to indicate that something doesn't belong to you or isn't related to you. For example, "I looked through my closet, but "none of mine" fit the dress code."

What's a simple alternative to "none of mine"?

A simpler alternative to "none of mine" is "not mine". It directly negates possession or relevance.

When should I use "none of mine" versus "not any of mine"?

"None of mine" implies a collective ownership that's being negated. "Not any of mine" simply denies the existence of something related to you. It depends on whether you're talking about a group or the existence of an item.

Is it correct to say "none of them are mine" instead of "none of mine"?

Yes, "none of them are mine" is also correct. It emphasizes that you don't own or possess any of the items being discussed, providing a slightly different emphasis than "none of mine".