quid pro quo meaning

UK US /kwɪd proʊ kwoʊ/ 3 syllables

quid pro quo (noun): something for something; that which a party receives (or is promised) in return for something he does or gives or promises.

Definition of quid pro quo

  1. something for something; that which a party receives (or is promised) in return for something he does or gives or promises

    Synonyms: quid

    Type of: retainer

How to pronounce quid pro quo

quid pro quo is pronounced /kwɪd proʊ kwoʊ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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