no tickee, no washee

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.

Phrase

 * 1)  Something is not to be had without an exchange; there will be no deal without the required consideration or recompense.
 * 2) * 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.