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Is it grammatically correct to say like you and me?

No, it's not grammatically correct to say "like you and me" in most cases. Here's why:

* Pronoun Case: "Like" is a preposition, and prepositions require the objective case of pronouns. The objective case of "I" is "me." However, "you" is the same in both the subjective and objective cases.

* Correct Usage: The correct way to say this is "like you and me".

Here are some examples:

* Incorrect: She treats me like you and I.

* Correct: She treats me like you and me.

However, there are exceptions:

* After the verb "to be": If "like" follows the verb "to be", the subjective case (I, you, he, she, etc.) is used.

* Correct: It's like you and I are on the same wavelength.

* Informal speech: In informal speech, people often use "like you and me" even if it's grammatically incorrect. However, this is not considered standard English.

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