Meaning of a phrase?

Question

what does "quid pro quo" mean? i tried looking up the words but they dont make sense when i put them together... help please?

Answer 1

"something for something"

I'll scratch your back if you scratch mine.

Basically, an even trade.

Answer 2

A quid pro quo is a gift or advantage that is given to someone in return for something that they have done.

ex...The statement is emphatic in stating that there must be a quid pro quo.

ex...They share a great deal of information on a quid pro quo basis.

Answer 3

"To pay/give/provide that something is worth of"

"To become equal".

if you look up the words separately then this should make sense.

Quid= money

pro= for (e.g. proactive, pro-abortion)

quo= ~=worth

Answer 4

quid pro quo is latin for "something for something"

It indicates a more-or-less equal exchange or substitution of goods or services.