“Think outside the box”

Definition

To think creatively and differently from usual.

Examples

Examples

“We need to think outside the box to solve this problem.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Think outside the box" mean?
"Think outside the box" means to think creatively and differently from usual..
How do you use "Think outside the box" in a sentence?
Example: "We need to think outside the box to solve this problem."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Think outside the box"?
Мыслить нестандартно. / Մտածել ստեղծագործաբար և ոչ սովորական ձևով։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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