strict orders
[/strɪkt ˈɔːrdərz/]
noun phrase
ordens rigorosas
1. explicit and firm instructions that must be followed without exception or deviation
The manager gave strict orders that no one should leave before 5 PM.
O gerente deu ordens rigorosas de que ninguém deveria sair antes das 17h.
2. authoritative commands that demand absolute compliance and allow no flexibility
The general issued strict orders to maintain discipline in the barracks.
O general emitiu ordens rigorosas para manter a disciplina nos quartéis.
This phrase is commonly used in military, corporate, and hierarchical contexts in both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese cultures. It emphasizes unquestionable authority and the expectation of complete obedience. In Brazil, it's frequently used in business meetings and government communications to establish non-negotiable requirements.
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