pedido justo; solicitação razoável
1. A reasonable or justified request; something that is acceptable to ask for given the circumstances
Given the quality of work you've done, asking for a promotion is a fair ask.
Dado o trabalho de qualidade que você fez, pedir uma promoção é um pedido justo.
2. A request that is not excessive or unreasonable under the given conditions
It's a fair ask to expect the contractor to finish the job on time.
É uma solicitação razoável esperar que o empreiteiro termine o trabalho no prazo.
This phrase is relatively modern and commonly used in American English, particularly in business, negotiations, and interpersonal contexts. It reflects a pragmatic approach to assessing whether requests are justified. In Brazilian Portuguese, equivalent expressions are less idiomatic but are increasingly used in contemporary business language. The concept emphasizes equity and reasonableness in communication.
NYC Slang
legit ask; straight request
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