B1idiomdecisionsIELTS-friendly
the pros and cons
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the advantages and disadvantages of something
Always plural. Often with 'weigh up', 'consider' or 'discuss'. Useful in IELTS Writing Task 2 and Speaking Part 3.
In context
Before you accept the offer, weigh up the pros and cons of moving to Da Nang.
We discussed the pros and cons of online classes for almost an hour.
More idioms about decisions
- a Catch-22a situation you can't escape because each solution depends on the other
- a change of hearta change in your opinion or plan, usually towards a kinder or different view
- a double-edged swordsomething that has both good and bad effects
- a fait accomplisomething already decided or done that others must now accept
- a foregone conclusiona result that is certain before it happens