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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Plus, Alexandrou said Irvin’s aggressive agenda pushed staff to be creative and think outside the box.
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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
The top talent who are creative, think outside the box and can run an entire department will be dissatisfied with a controlling leader.
—Jody Michael, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
This transit invites us to broaden our perspectives, think outside the box, and dive into new adventures that expand our personal and professional lives.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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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
The top talent who are creative, think outside the box and can run an entire department will be dissatisfied with a controlling leader.
—Jody Michael, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
This transit invites us to broaden our perspectives, think outside the box, and dive into new adventures that expand our personal and professional lives.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for think outside the box
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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 1 Jul. 2025.
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