preposterous demand
[prɪˈpɑːstərəs dɪˈmænd]
noun phrasepl: preposterous demands
exigência absurda
1. An unreasonable, ridiculous, or completely unacceptable request or requirement that goes against logic or common sense
The landlord's preposterous demand for three months' rent upfront was rejected by all the tenants.
A exigência absurda do proprietário de três meses de aluguel antecipado foi rejeitada por todos os inquilinos.
2. A demand that is contrary to nature, reason, or propriety; something that defies rational thinking
Asking employees to work 24 hours without break is a preposterous demand.
Pedir aos funcionários que trabalhem 24 horas sem pausa é uma exigência absurda.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, this phrase is used to express strong disagreement or frustration with unreasonable requests. In Brazil, such demands might be responded to with humor or direct rejection, while in American business culture, it's often addressed more formally. The phrase carries the same universal understanding of absurdity across both cultures.
NYC Slang
that's a crazy ask / that's batshit demand
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