Meaning

The status quo

The meaning of the phrase

The existing and normal condition.

The status quo

What’s the origin of the phrase ‘The status quo’?

From the Latin; literally ‘the state in which’.

See also - Latin Phrases in English.

Historical trend

“The status quo” in printed material over time

Source: Google Books Ngrams (1800–2020).

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  • The status quo