no tickee, no washee

== English == === Etymology === 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. === Phrase === no tickee, no washee (Canada, US, slang) Something is not to be had without an exchange; there will be no deal without the required consideration or recompense. 1974, New York (State). Office of Employee Relations, Grievance and Disciplinary Arbitrations (volume 2, page 118) Dr. Weiss said that what he had said was, "No grant, no research, no tickee, no washee." ==== Usage notes ==== Now likely to be offensive because of its origin as a racist caricature.