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the pros and cons
the good and bad parts of a situation, or the reasons why you should or should not do something. We've been discussing the pros and cons of buying a house. (often + of)

a quid pro quo (formal)

something that you do for someone or give to someone when they have agreed to do something for you. The government's commitment to release political prisoners is a quid pro quo for the suspension of armed struggle by the rebels. (often + for)
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pros and cons
advantages and disadvantages. We've been discussing the pros and cons of buying a house.
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