Quid pro quo
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Quid pro quo has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Dateline NBC (Jul 2025).
Quid pro quo is a Latin phrase used in English to mean an exchange of goods or services, in which one transfer is contingent upon the other; "a favor for a favor". In American English it is a euphemism for financial crime. Phrases with similar meanings include: "give and take", "tit for tat", "you scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours", "this for that," and "one hand washes the other". Other languages use do ut des to express a reciprocal exchange, which aligns with the Latin meaning, whereas
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jul 2025 on Dateline NBC |
| Field | Law, Ethics |
Who talks about Quid pro quo on podcasts?
Blaine Alexander brought up Quid pro quo; the most recent mention was Jul 2025 on Dateline NBC.
- Talking Dateline: "Out There in the Dark" | Dateline NBC on Dateline NBC (Jul 2025) — Blaine Alexander
What is Quid pro quo mentioned alongside?
Quid pro quo is most often mentioned alongside Donald C. Murphy, Zanesville, Ohio and John Hanks Alexander.
Mentioned together: Donald C. Murphy, Zanesville, Ohio, John Hanks Alexander, Surveillance, Josh Daniels, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Severus Snape, Owen Keenan, Burner Phone, Stickup