insincere request
[ɪn.sɪnˈsɪr rɪˈkwɛst]
noun phrasepl: insincere requests
pedido insincero
1. A request made without genuine intention or authentic desire; a plea that lacks honesty or true motivation
His apology was just an insincere request for forgiveness; he didn't really mean it.
Seu pedido de desculpas foi apenas um pedido insincero de perdão; ele não estava sendo genuíno.
2. A formal or polite demand that masks ulterior motives or false pretenses
The invitation felt like an insincere request for her presence at the event.
O convite pareceu um pedido insincero pela sua presença no evento.
In Brazilian culture, direct confrontation about insincere requests is often avoided in favor of subtle social cues. Americans tend to be more direct in calling out insincerity. Both cultures value authenticity, but express skepticism differently—Brazilians may use humor or irony, while Americans are more likely to state concerns explicitly.
NYC Slang
phony ask / BS request
Related Idioms & Phrases
cry wolf - making insincere requests repeatedly
pay lip service - making insincere requests while not meaning them
talk the talk without walking the walk - insincere request without genuine intent
dar um jeito - Brazilian idiom for making false requests
não bater certo - Brazilian expression meaning something doesn't ring true about the request
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