pros and cons
pros and cons
The various positive ("pros") and negative ("cons") aspects of something; the advantages or disadvantages of something.. Any time I have to make a tough decision, I take a moment to consider the pros and cons. There are of course both pros and cons to this approach, but we feel that the benefits greatly outweigh the negatives.
See also: and, con, pro
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
pros and cons
Arguments or considerations for and against something, as in We'd best weigh all the pros and cons before we decide to add a new wing to the library. This idiom is taken from the Latin pro for "for" and con for "against." [Late 1500s]
See also: and, con, pro
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
the pros and cons
the arguments for and against something; the advantages and disadvantages of something.Pro is Latin for ‘for’; con is an abbreviation of Latin contra , meaning ‘against’.
See also: and, con, pro
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
the ˌpros and ˈcons (of something)
the arguments for and against something; the advantages and disadvantages (of something): Your idea is interesting, but let’s look carefully at its pros and cons before we take any decisions.This expression comes from the Latin words pro, meaning ‘for’, and contra, meaning ‘against’.See also: and, con, pro
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- all for the best
- a/the feel of (something)
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- a ghost at the feast
- a crack at (someone or something)
- all right
- (you) wanna make something of it?
- a thing of the past
- a slew of (something)