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speaking
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for/against
→ argument for/against = an argument in favor of / against something. -
about
→ good point about = a good point about something. -
for/against
→ argument for/against = same as number 1, an argument for / against something. -
of/to
→ disadvantage of/to
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of: when you talk about the thing itself.
Example: The disadvantage of living in a big city is the noise. -
to: when you talk about the person affected.
Example: The disadvantage to students is the high cost of books.
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of/to
→ drawback of/to
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Same rule as number 4:
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of: for the thing itself.
Example: The drawback of this method is its complexity. -
to: for the person affected.
Example: The drawback to customers is the long waiting time.
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on
→ arguments on both sides = arguments on both sides of the issue. -
at
→ Having looked at both sides of the argument = after looking at both sides.
