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decent proposal

[ˈdiːsənt prəˈpoʊzəl]
noun phrasepl: decent proposals
proposta decente
1. A reasonable, acceptable, or respectable offer or suggestion that meets minimum standards of quality or fairness
After weeks of negotiation, they finally made a decent proposal for the contract.
Após semanas de negociação, eles finalmente fizeram uma proposta decente para o contrato.
2. An honorable or respectable marriage proposal
He presented her with a decent proposal, down on one knee with a ring.
Ele lhe fez uma proposta decente de casamento, de joelho com um anel.
NYC Slang
legit offer
Synonyms
reasonable offerfair proposalacceptable suggestionrespectable bidhonorable offer
Antonyms
indecent proposaloffensive offerunacceptable proposaldisrespectful suggestion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proposta decente
standard usage
São Paulo
proposta legal
informal alternative using 'legal' for acceptable
Portugal
proposta razoável
common alternative emphasizing reasonableness

Related Idioms & Phrases

make someone an offer they can't refuse
put your best foot forward
bring something to the table
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