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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a slight downside" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a minor disadvantage or drawback of a situation or decision.
Example: "While the new software has many benefits, there is a slight downside in terms of its learning curve for new users."
Alternatives: "a minor drawback" or "a small disadvantage."
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Elektra is a funny character that has clearly been well thought out and the book has such an incredible plot, punctuated with emails between Elektra's mother (or Elektra herself) and Charlotte/Stella at the Agency – which also presents a slight downside in that we never see the emails that are sent to the Agency, so if there was a reason for this Perdita and Honor, I'd like to know!
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The only downside for Russia is a slight increase in food prices.
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The downside of improved chassis control is a slight loss of ride comfort, a departure for a company that for years has taken the path of least resistance, settling for smoothness above all.
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A slight firm tilt.
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