quid pro quo

The phrase “quid pro quo” has 3 syllables: quid pro quo

It's pronounced as /kwɪd proʊ kwɒ/


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Synonyms for quid pro quo

  • exchange

Meanings of quid pro quo

  • noun
    1. Something which is understood as something else; an equivocation.
    2. Substitution of one drug for another.
    3. Something which is offered or asked for in exchange for something else.
    4. A usually non-monetary exchange transaction, or series or process of exchange transactions.
    5. Sexual harassment in which a person in a workplace implicitly or explicitly requires sexual favours in exchange for something.

Example Sentences

  • The business deal was based on a clear quid pro quo: money for services rendered.
  • In politics, there's often an implicit understanding of quid pro quo between donors and candidates.
  • The company offered a salary increase as a quid pro quo for employees taking on additional responsibilities.
  • Negotiations stalled when both parties couldn't agree on a satisfactory quid pro quo.
  • The diplomat emphasized the importance of maintaining a balance of quid pro quo in international relations.

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