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Common collocations with drawback in American Collocation

drawback noun countable

US /ˈdrɔˌbæk/

only or main

main
only

The only drawback is that it shuts at 10pm.

serious

big
great
major
real
serious
significant

One of the major drawbacks of this movie is the number of characters the viewer is expected to keep track of.

not very serious

minor
slight

A slight drawback for UK readers is the fact that the author says things which do not quite work for the UK.

possible

possible
potential

Sarah also mentions some of the potential drawbacks to the programme.

easy to notice

obvious

This book’s obvious drawbacks are its size and cost.

advantages
benefits
difficulties
limitations
merits

There are benefits and drawbacks to leasing.