A Spanish saying used to express a fair exchange or quid pro quo, it literally translates to 'giving and giving, little birds flying'. It means that both parties involved in a transaction or exchange should both give something.
Examples
- Spanish: Voy a ayudarte con tu mudanza, pero luego tendrás que ayudarme con la mía. Dando y dando, pajaritos volando.
- English: I'm going to help you with your move, but then you'll have to help me with mine. A fair exchange is no robbery.