irregular methods
[ɪˈrɛɡjələr ˈmɛθədz]
noun phrase
métodos irregulares
1. Procedures or techniques that do not follow standard, established, or legal protocols; unconventional or non-compliant approaches
The company was accused of using irregular methods to inflate their financial reports.
A empresa foi acusada de usar métodos irregulares para inflar seus relatórios financeiros.
2. Actions or processes that deviate from normal rules, regulations, or expected procedures
The election was deemed invalid due to irregular methods employed during voting.
A eleição foi considerada inválida devido aos métodos irregulares empregados durante a votação.
3. Unconventional or unorthodox ways of accomplishing a task
He achieved success through irregular methods that most would consider risky.
Ele alcançou sucesso através de métodos irregulares que a maioria consideraria arriscados.
In Brazil, the phrase 'métodos irregulares' is frequently used in contexts of political corruption, financial fraud, and administrative misconduct. It carries connotations of illegitimacy and potential legal consequences. In the USA, similar expressions are commonly found in business scandals and political discourse. The term implies both moral and legal violations.
NYC Slang
sketchy methods / shady practices
Related Idioms & Phrases
by hook or by crook (métodos questionáveis para atingir um objetivo)
cut corners (usar atalhos irregulares)
bend the rules (contornar as regras)
play by one's own rules (seguir métodos próprios)
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