noun
quo
kwoh
noun
1
The "that" half of the phrase "quid pro quo" — something given in return for something else.
"It felt like a straightforward quid pro quo: information for protection."
How to Use Quo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRarely used alone — almost always seen paired with "quid" in the phrase "quid pro quo," meaning a fair exchange.
Common pairings
quid pro quo
status quo
Word Forms
quos plural
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It felt like a straightforward quid pro _____: information for protection.