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Given below are a few foreign language phrases which are commonly used. Choose the correct meaning for each of the phrases.


Quid pro quo

Options

A

something for nothing

B

something for something

C

everything for something

D

something for everything

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Correct Answer :

Option B

something for something

Solution :

The correct option is something for something.


Explanation:

The phrase "Quid pro quo" is a Latin expression that literally translates to "something for something" or "this for that".


In modern usage, it refers to a favor, advantage, or item given in return for something else of equivalent value (i.e., a reciprocal exchange or trade-off).

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