take (something) out in (something)

take (something) out in (something)

To accept compensation for something, such as goods or services, in a form other than monetary payment. I didn't have enough money for the repairs, but she said her company needed a new website, so she said she would take it out in trade. The young man agreed to take payment out in food and lodging for the work he would do around the farm.
See also: out, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • take (something) out in trade
  • take out in trade
  • cheque is in the mail
  • accept
  • accept (something) as (something)
  • accept as
  • be more trouble than it's worth
  • recompense
  • recompense for
  • recompense for (something)