What's the alternative ways to say 'the advantages outweigh the disadvantages'?
For example, technological development has brought about both positive and negative impact to society. However, in my opinion, the advantages it leads to outweigh the collateral disadvantages.

Can I use 'the pros prevail over the cons'? I think there is a slight difference in meaning, so what's a better way to say it? thanks!

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What's the alternative ways to say 'the advantages outweigh the disadvantages'?
For example, technological development has brought about both positive and negative impact to society. However, in my opinion, the advantages it leads to outweigh the collateral disadvantages.

Can I use 'the pros prevail over the cons'? I think there is a slight difference in meaning, so what's a better way to say it? thanks!

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"The pros outweigh the cons." is very good

or

"There is more good than bad."

There isn't a huge difference in meaning between either of your statements or mine. It depends how eloquent you're trying to sound I suppose. No confusion would arise from saying any of them.

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Toby has it right. You should know that "The pros prevail over the cons" sounds overly formal. "Prevail" is a pretty formal word in general. You don't hear it much in everyday conversation.