preposterous ask
[pri-ˈpäs-tə-rəs \ask\]
nounpl: preposterous asks
pedido absurdo
1. An unreasonable, ridiculous, or utterly illogical request or demand that defies common sense
Asking me to work 80 hours a week without extra pay is a preposterous ask.
Pedir que eu trabalhe 80 horas por semana sem pagamento extra é um pedido absurdo.
2. A request that is so unreasonable it borders on the absurd or impossible
The vendor's preposterous ask for $10 million made the deal impossible to negotiate.
O pedido absurdo do fornecedor de $10 milhões tornou o negócio impossível de negociar.
The phrase 'preposterous ask' is increasingly common in American business and corporate English, particularly in negotiation contexts. It's used to diplomatically reject or criticize an unreasonable proposal. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'pedido absurdo' conveys similar skepticism and dismissal, though the English phrase 'preposterous ask' itself is often used in Brazilian business contexts as a direct borrowing.
NYC Slang
That's a wild ask / That's a crazy ask / That's a reach
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