Quid Pro Quo

Synonyms of quid pro quo

• exchange
• tit for tat
• trade-off

Antonyms of quid pro quo

• gift
• favor
• donation

Collocations of quid pro quo

favor

Frequency: 70 %

She did him a favor in exchange for his help, a classic quid pro quo.

exchange

Frequency: 65 %

The business deal was based on a simple exchange, a quid pro quo arrangement.

trade

Frequency: 60 %

The two parties agreed on a trade, a quid pro quo that benefited both sides.

transaction

Frequency: 55 %

The transaction was completed smoothly, a quid pro quo for their cooperation.

deal

Frequency: 50 %

They struck a deal, a quid pro quo that satisfied both parties.

Idiomatic Expressions for quid pro quo

• Phrase: You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours
  Meaning: An agreement to help each other out, typically by doing favors or providing assistance.
  Usage: They had a you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours arrangement where they would cover for each other at work.