outside the box

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outside the box

Beyond the bounds of convention.

Etymology:

Probably from the need to draw lines outside the perimeter of the nine dots in the "nine dots" puzzle.

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The boss wants some new ideas - it's time to think outside the box.

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Submitted on September 01, 2009

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fuera de la caja

fora da caixa

вне коробки

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