I'm the one who

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15 November 2025

I'm the one who

We use this expression to specify that I am the person who is special in some way.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

We're going to London tomorrow. Why don't we leave before lunch?

Well, I'm the one who's driving, so I'd prefer to go later when there's less traffic.

Example 2

If we take this bag to the police, perhaps they'll give us a reward.

I'm the one who should have a reward, because I'm the one who found the bag.

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