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take it out in trade 

Accept sexual favors in exchange for something

This is most often used in regard to a favor: one party does something requiring time and/or effort for the other, and when asked how much it will be, says, "I'll take it out in trade". Or vice versa: having done something for another person, asking for compensation, and the other says, "You can take it out in trade."

"In trade" sounds like a form of prostitution (exchanging sex for something else), but it usually used humorously and in context of an existing relationship. The meaning is that the person is doing it as part of the relationship rather than expecting to be paid money or goods or whatever.
Girlfriend: Thanks for doing my taxes, honey. How much do I owe you.
Boyfriend (leering): Nothing. I'll take it out in trade.

He means that he expects some kissing and/or loving in return.

Girlfriend: How's that?
Boyfriend (looking at his hair in mirror): Wow! I look great!
GF: So what do I get in return?
BF: You can take it out in trade.

Meaning he'll be extra loving for a while and/or that she gets to choose the position/method next time they make love.
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rough trade 

Indie label; originated in the early 80s for post punk bands such as Gang of Four, Delta 5.
Now home to the strokes, moldy peaches, libertines, hidden cameras etc.
Rough Trade is rocking a rocking yoo!
rough trade by julie October 6, 2003
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Dad Trade 

A calculated bet or series of bets with price determination and risk/reward fully contingent upon Event X occurring. It successfully occurs, but all positions remain in the red.

It is commonly witnessed when listening to a friend's dad talking about his investment rationale for making certain risky trades. His reasoning is always foolproof but the results are inevitably unfavorable.
A preventable Dad Trade in the making

Industry professional: Mr. Chen, I strongly urge you to hedge against your positions in Brazilian ethanol companies with some short currency futures and some put options on the underlying stock.

Mr. Chen: Don't presume to teach me about equities sonny; I have more years of investment experience than you have in years lived. If Obama gets elected, he will subsidize corn, and ethanol production profitability will skyrocket.
Dad Trade by pitbear August 13, 2010

indian trade 

When someone makes an unfair deal or trade.
Comes from the history of Europe becoming wealthy from colonies in the Americas while the natives didn't prosper the same through the trade.
"I'll give you three chocolate bars for five dollars."
"What kind of Indian trade are you running on me?"

Good For Trade

A word used to express aproval or joy at a certain situation
"What do you think of this U-Boat?" "Ah, good for trade."

A donkey for a trade 

An expression that refers to someone or something being traded up. An updated and more exotic way of saying "she/he is out of your league."
For example, when walking past an oddly matched couple, you may say, " that guy is a donkey for a trade." donkey trade league expression she/he exotic updated

rough trade 

A 1970's Canadian band lead by Carole Pope and Kevan Staples. They sang about wiggitywacklesbian themes. See High School Confidential.
...She makes me cream my jeans when she comes my way...--High School Confidential
rough trade by Agent Chainsawlady October 13, 2004