pros and cons

[lichieh]

Are "pros and cons" the abbreviation of any words? or are they derived from any sources?
Thanks for your help.

[Mad-ox]

the pros and cons is an idiom, meaning the arguments for and against something; the advantages and disadvantages of something

eg.

Your idea is interesting but let's look carefully at its pros and cons before we take any decisions.

ORIGIN of this idiom:
This expression comes from the Latin words pro, meaning for; and contra, meaning against.

Something funny with the idiom pros and cons:


Madox

[Monchito]

Originally Posted by Mad-ox

the pros and cons is an idiom, meaning the arguments for and against something; the advantages and disadvantages of something

eg.

Your idea is interesting but let's look carefully at its pros and cons before we take any decisions.

ORIGIN of this idiom:
This expression comes from the Latin words pro, meaning for; and contra, meaning against.

Something funny with the idiom pros and cons:


Madox

Madox,

I like the cartoon I think is cute, you have also provided an excellent and easy way to understand the cons and pros.