Meaning of no tickee, no washee | Babel Free

Definitions

Something is not to be had without an exchange; there will be no deal without the required consideration or recompense.

Canada, US, slang

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