What is a win-win-situation?

[Winny]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #576 "Corporate Culture (3)", question 3

When two parties are negotiating an agreement or contract, a ......... situation occurs when both parties benefit in some way.

(a) win-win
(b) heads up
(c) trend
(d) cash cow

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #576 "Corporate Culture (3)", answer 3

When two parties are negotiating an agreement or contract, a win-win situation occurs when both parties benefit in some way.

Correct answer: (a) win-win
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why do we called it win -win situation

[Alan]

Hi,

The reason for that expression is that it indicates that both sides have won.

Alan
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