quid pro quo

[kwid proh kwoh] / ˈkwɪd proʊ ˈkwoʊ /

NOUN

something for something

Synonyms

WEAK

equal exchange equal substitution equivalent eye for an eye like for like measure for measure something in return substitute tit for tat trade-off

Example Sentences

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Did he ever consider his friendship as a ticket to quid pro quo?

From Seattle Times

Maybe the jury got it wrong; maybe there was no quid pro quo and he was unjustly convicted.

From Los Angeles Times

Biden administration officials say there was no quid pro quo; the sanctions regime has remained the same since Feb. 9.

From Washington Post

A jury found the longtime politician guilty in a sprawling federal case involving a quid pro quo with USC.

From Los Angeles Times

“To use the language we use today, a quid pro quo was agreed upon,” Scheinfeld said.

From New York Times