quid pro quo

Latin-"This for that"

"I want something, you want something. You give me what I want, I'll give you what you want. Quid pro quo."

quid pro quo by Kalyn December 22, 2003

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quid pro quo

1. A Latin expression that means an equal exchange. Similar to give and take.

2. An expression which, if used by an insane cannibal psychiatrist you happen to be talking to, is an excellent sign that you're in a LOT of trouble.

1. I gave her 20 bucks, she gave me... well, quid pro quo, y'know?

2. Lecter: Quid pro quo, Clarisse.
Clarisse (if she'd had ANY sense): Yo, I'm gettin' the hell outta HERE.

quid pro quo by asdf.what January 28, 2004

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quid pro quo

Noun Phrase/adjective from Latin: "something in place of/(in exchange) for something." Implies a reciprocal or mutual exchange relationship. Note, the Latin does not mean "What for What."

Noun Phrase: "He stole my bike, I stole his boyfriend, I'd call that quid pro quo."
Adj.: "'I scratch your back, you scratch my back' implies a quid pro quo relationship."

quid pro quo by Pathei Mathos July 23, 2008

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Quid Pro Quo

Agreeing to do something for someone but only for something in return.

Quid Pro Quo in context:
"I want you to do us a favor though" -President Donald J. Trump in regards to releasing the Congress-approved military aid to Ukraine.

Quid Pro Quo by CosmicGalacticat November 6, 2019