Weighing up pros and cons B2
Laying out the upsides and downsides before you decide.
Setting out upsides and downsides
main advantage — most important benefitA: Why did you choose this phone?
B: The main advantage is its long battery life.
main concern — most important worryA: Are you excited about moving abroad?
B: I am, but my main concern is being far from my family.
major factor — important causeA: Why do you think the project failed?
B: Honestly, poor communication was a major factor.
Summing it all up
all things considered — framing: taking everything into accountA: Do you regret taking that job abroad?
B: Not really. All things considered, it’s been a great experience.
at the end of the day — summarising / ultimatelyA: Do you think we should spend more on advertising or improve the product itself?
B: Both are important, but at the end of the day, if the product isn’t good, people won’t buy it.
all in all — overall / summarisingA: Did you enjoy working on that project?
B: There were some challenges, but all in all, I learned a lot and it was worth it.
Job offer dilemma
Eve: So, take the new job or stay put — talk me through it.
Raj: The main advantage is the money, no question.
Eve: And the downside?
Raj: My main concern is the commute — two hours a day would wear me down.
Coming to a verdict
Sam: Right, so where does that leave us?
Jo: All things considered, I think the move is worth it.
Sam: Even with the longer days?
Jo: At the end of the day, it's only for a year or two.