think outside the box
idiom
: 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.
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Take a bet on yourself, push yourself beyond the limitations of what other job-seekers are doing, and think outside the box to achieve your career goals.
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Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
But few managers think outside the box like Wiegman.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 July 2025
Plus, Alexandrou said Irvin’s aggressive agenda pushed staff to be creative and think outside the box.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
Humor also fosters creativity and innovation, helping teams think outside the box and solve problems more effectively.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
But few managers think outside the box like Wiegman.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 July 2025
Plus, Alexandrou said Irvin’s aggressive agenda pushed staff to be creative and think outside the box.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
Humor also fosters creativity and innovation, helping teams think outside the box and solve problems more effectively.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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“Think outside the box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/think%20outside%20the%20box. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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