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shady proposal

[/ˈʃeɪdi prəˈpoʊzəl/]
noun phrasepl: shady proposals
proposta suspeita
1. A proposal or offer that appears dishonest, illegal, or morally questionable
The investor rejected the shady proposal because it involved hidden fees and unclear terms.
O investidor rejeitou a proposta suspeita porque envolvia taxas ocultas e termos pouco claros.
2. A business or personal offer that lacks transparency and may involve fraud or deception
He refused to participate in that shady proposal to avoid legal troubles.
Ele recusou participar daquela proposta suspeita para evitar problemas legais.
NYC Slang
sketchy deal / under-the-table offer
Synonyms
dubious proposalquestionable proposalsketchy proposalfraudulent proposalunderhanded proposal
Antonyms
legitimate proposalhonest proposaltransparent proposalstraightforward proposal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proposta suspeita
Most common and widely understood
Rio de Janeiro
proposta duvidosa
Alternative common usage
São Paulo
proposta questionável
More formal business context
Portugal
proposta duvidosa
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

something doesn't add up
something smells fishy
back-alley deal
under the table
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