a quid for a quod
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Meaning · English
A good turn to repay another.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “a quid for a quod” mean?
A good turn to repay another.
Is “a quid for a quod” formal or informal?
a quid for a quod is generally slang.