no tickee, no washee
Definitions
Something is not to be had without an exchange; there will be no deal without the required consideration or recompense.
Examples
“Dr. Weiss said that what he had said was, "No grant, no research⟳, no tickee, no washee."”
“'I don't need⟳ money. I need⟳ information.' 'And if I don't proffer this information you'll take⟳ your business elsewhere?' Buzz nodded toward the tram car. 'No tickee, no washee. […]”
“It was really important to keep⟳ the slip⟳ of paper, given as a receipt because No tickee, no washee!”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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