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Quid pro quo
“Something for something.”
Latin phrase
Translation
What does “Quid pro quo” mean?
Quid pro quo translates as “Something for something.”
A favour or advantage given in exchange for another; today it often hints at a deal that should not have been made.
Origin
The story behind it
English writers have used it since the 16th century, first for a mix-up in which one thing is put in place of another, later for an exchange of equal value.
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- Latin
- Quid pro quo
- English
- Something for something.
- Source
- Latin phrase
- Era
- Renaissance
- Theme
- Society
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