unreasonable request
[/ˌʌnˈriːzənəbəl rɪˈkwɛst/]
noun phrasepl: unreasonable requests
pedido irrazoável / solicitação irrazoável
1. A demand or appeal that is excessive, unfair, or impossible to fulfill; a request that goes beyond what is acceptable, logical, or just
Asking employees to work 20 hours a day is an unreasonable request.
Pedir aos funcionários que trabalhem 20 horas por dia é um pedido irrazoável.
2. A petition or favor sought that lacks justification or rational basis
His unreasonable request for a 100% salary increase was denied.
Seu pedido irrazoável de um aumento salarial de 100% foi negado.
In Brazilian business culture, making an unreasonable request is often softened with polite language and explanations. Americans tend to be more direct when rejecting such requests. In both cultures, openly calling a request 'unreasonable' can be considered confrontational; indirect phrasing is often preferred in professional settings.
NYC Slang
ask / ask for the moon / outrageous ask
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