quid pro quo
phrase | /quid pro quo/
a favor or advantage given in return for something; reciprocal exchange
Literal meaning:
"something for something"
quid pro quo
phrase | /quid pro quo/
Foreign Words & PhrasesLatinMEDIUMa favor or advantage given in return for something; reciprocal exchange
Literal meaning:
"something for something"
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Examples
"They arranged a quid pro quo: help now for support later."
"Allegations suggested an improper quid pro quo in the contract."
Mnemonic Trick
Quid = what, pro quo = for what → exchange/reciprocity
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