think outside the box — to think in a creative, unconventional, or innovative way; to approach problems with fresh perspective
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to think in a creative, unconventional, or innovative way; to approach problems with fresh perspective
Pronunciation (IPA): /θɪŋk ˌaʊtˈsaɪd ðə bɑːks/
Korean meaning: 창의적이고 관습에 얽매이지 않은 방식으로 생각하다; 새로운 관점으로 문제에 접근하다
Korean pronunciation: 띵크 아웃**사이**드 더 **박스**
Example Sentences
- When the elevator got stuck, Tom thought outside the box and used pizza boxes to make a slide down the shaft.
- The company's success came from employees who consistently thought outside the box.
- My grandmother thinks outside the box - she uses her smartphone as a coaster for her tea cup.
think outside the box
NOUN//θɪŋk ˌaʊtˈsaɪd ðə bɑːks//
to think in a creative, unconventional, or innovative way; to approach problems with fresh perspective
to think in a creative, unconventional, or innovative way; to approach problems with fresh perspective
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Origin
1970년대 미국 경영 컨설팅에서 유래된 표현으로, '9개의 점을 4개의 직선으로 연결하기' 퍼즐에서 나왔다. 상자 밖으로 선을 그어야만 해결할 수 있어서 '고정관념의 상자를 벗어난 사고'를 의미하게 되었다.
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“When the elevator got stuck, Tom thought outside the box and used pizza boxes to make a slide down the shaft.”
“The company's success came from employees who consistently thought outside the box.”
“My grandmother thinks outside the box - she uses her smartphone as a coaster for her tea cup.”
“Innovation requires leaders who can think outside the box and challenge conventional wisdom.”
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