unreasonable proposition
[/ˌʌnˈriːzənəbəl ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/]
nounpl: unreasonable propositions
proposição irrazoável
1. An offer, suggestion, or proposal that is not based on sound judgment, logic, or fairness; something that asks for too much or is impossible to accept
Asking employees to work 80 hours per week without additional pay is an unreasonable proposition.
Pedir aos funcionários que trabalhem 80 horas por semana sem pagamento adicional é uma proposição irrazoável.
2. A business deal or arrangement that is not economically sensible or lacks fair terms
The vendor's asking price of $500,000 for the used equipment was an unreasonable proposition.
O preço pedido pelo vendedor de R$ 500.000 pelo equipamento usado era uma proposição irrazoável.
3. A statement or theory that lacks logical basis or evidence
The claim that he could build the project in one week was an unreasonable proposition given the complexity.
A afirmação de que ele poderia construir o projeto em uma semana era uma proposição irrazoável dada a complexidade.
In both American and Brazilian business cultures, rejecting an unreasonable proposition is acceptable and expected. In Brazil, it's common to negotiate even unreasonable propositions rather than outright refuse, reflecting the importance of relationship-building in business dealings. In the USA, blunt rejection is more standard practice.
NYC Slang
That's crazy talk / That ain't happening
Related Idioms & Phrases
ask for the moon
ask for too much
put someone in an impossible position
a bridge too far
pedir o impossível (Portuguese)
uma proposta absurda (Portuguese)
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