think outside the box

(verb) to think about a problem in an original or creative way

Example Sentences:

Boss: We’re having a very hard time selling to the Brazilian market.
Employee: Why don’t we sell to the Asian market too?
Boss: Great idea! Way to think outside the box, employee!
Employee: Thanks!

The boss gave his employees credit for thinking outside the box when trying to solve a difficult problem.

When the business student thought outside the box, the professor gave him a lot of praise.

From the Blogs:

The Winner of Rachel’s Think Outisde the Box Personalized Heart Contest

Similar idioms:

1. get through
2. eat humble pie
3. heart to heart
4. throw in the towel
5. tie someone down
6. give someone the go ahead
7. take someone under one’s wing