no tickee, no washee
短语
英文释义
短语
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Something is not to be had without an exchange; there will be no deal without the required consideration or recompense.
— Dr. Weiss said that what he had said was, "No grant, no research, no tickee, no washee."
词源
A phrase stereotypically attributed to Chinese laundry workers in centuries past, who would only return a customer's washing when the ticket (receipt) was presented. See also -ee.
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