think outside the box

phrase

: to explore ideas that are creative and unusual and that are not limited or controlled by rules or tradition

To solve this puzzle, you'll have to think outside the box.

Examples of think outside the box in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Things like think outside the box or question everything all the time or move fast not slow or ask for forgiveness later all add up to real stress. — Nir Bashan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Pair them with the matching dining table or think outside the box with a tulip shape. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026

Rhymes for think outside the box

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