Status quo
What does "Status quo" mean?
existing state of affairs
"Status quo" in a sentence
Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.
Olivia, I may be older than you, but I am not some dinosaur intent on maintaining the status quo.
— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S5E15
You know, everyone's pissed with the status quo.
— Black Mirror S2E3
Oh, so the status quo- not trying then--that's worse.
— Grey's Anatomy S6E16
Consider things status quo.
— Suits S2E10
So going up and down the stairs was a change, which means this would actually be a return to the status quo.
— The Big Bang Theory S12E23
stick with the status quo.
— The Vampire Diaries S1E2
"Status quo" in TV shows & movies
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