2007-06-30 08:27:39 · 5 answers · asked by Peter 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
and what does "status quo" mean ?
2007-06-30 08:29:20 · update #1
Means, "you're on the right path to getting an answer or clue or conclusion, or something!"
Status quo is a Latin term meaning the present, current, existing state of affairs. To maintain the status quo is to keep the things the way they presently are. The related phrase status quo ante, means "the state of things as it was before."
2007-06-30 08:30:27 · answer #1 · answered by Cammy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are on to something is a bit like 'that's a good idea' or 'you are heading in the right direction, making progress) (with an idea or project for example).
status quo means staying the same, without change or maybe keeping to some kind of consensus.
2007-06-30 15:33:05 · answer #2 · answered by KatyaThe Gooner 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Searching dogs "cast" for a scent and when they find one, they stay steadily in the "cone" of that paticular smell, so one can say "he's on to something". It was then used to describe anyone who discovered something and began following the path to a logical conclusion.
Status quo is Latin (corrupted from Stat quo) and means the current existing state of affairs.
2007-06-30 15:32:45 · answer #3 · answered by Jess 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Cammy.
Status quo is Latin and means "the way things are now."
2007-06-30 15:32:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it usually means something along the lines of
you're hiding something, and I know it.
2007-06-30 15:37:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋