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the pros and cons

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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

Usage notes: This phrase comes from the Latin words 'pro', which means 'for' and 'contra' which means 'against'.

(often + of ) We've been discussing the pros and cons of buying a house.

See also: and, con, pro

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