As far as I understand, these phrases have very similar meaning, but is there any difference between them at all? I mean, are they interchangeable?
We discussed pros and cons of buying a bigger house.
Would it be correct to say?
We discussed for and against of buying a bigger house?
Best Answer
IMO, no!
pros and cons typically talk about advantages and disadvantages of something. And it, I think, is the most acceptable phrase. Replacing it with 'for' and 'against' would make that sentence a bit ambiguous. In other words, you may need to clarify to a few (including me!) who may not get it at first.
Some believe that for and against works in debates