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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

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District Judge Katherine Menendez, presiding over Minnesota’s request to end what locals officials have called a federal occupation, seemed to recognize the quid pro quo at play.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

This is just one man’s opinion, but: No, I think would be too obvious of a quid pro quo to fool anyone—even the median American voter, bless his heart.

From Slate • Jul. 24, 2025

Badenoch said she had accepted a family trip to Silverstone herself as "quid pro quo" for giving up her personal time at the weekend in order to have a business meeting.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2025

There is no indication from the documents AP reviewed that China donated the money in expectation of a quid pro quo to gloss over positive drug tests.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2024

My quid pro quo double date with Jeff, Kristina, and Justin is at the Legion Diner on 773.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King