American Idioms and Expressions

Think Outside The Box Idiom

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think outside the box
What does think outside the box mean?
to think freely not using old ideas/rules/practicesThe consultant told us to think outside the box if we wanted to rebuild our company.
think outside the box
What does think outside the box mean?
to think freely not using old ideas or rules or practices The consultant told us to think outside the box if we wanted to rebuild our company.


Some Random Idioms
You said it!/You can say that again!
What does "You said it!/You can say that again!" mean?
that's true, you're right (used to show strong agreement with what another person has said)"You can say that again," I answered when the woman mentioned how hot it was out in the sun.
gangsta
What does "gangsta" mean?
or or pertaining to gangsta rap or anything related to it
snake eater
What does "snake eater" mean?
U.S. Army Special Forces personnel; Green Beret
knit one's brow
What does "knit one's brow" mean?
to wrinkle one's brow (by frowning)The ticket agent knit his brow when I began to ask questions about the airline routes.
take a piss
What does "take a piss" mean?
urinate; pee
take one's own life
What does "take one's own life" mean?
to kill oneself, to commit suicideThe young man took his own life several weeks ago.
take a hike
What does "take a hike" mean?
idiom. leave; get out; go away
a new person
What does "a new person" mean?
a person who has become much betterHe is a new person now that he has quit smoking and drinking.
on the level
What does "on the level" mean?
to be honestThe man was on the level with me when he told me about my job possibilities.
as cool as a cucumber
What does "as cool as a cucumber" mean?
to be calm, to be not nervous or anxious The man is as cool as a cucumber and never worries about anything.

get a head start (on someone or something)
What does "get a head start (on someone or something)" mean?
to start earlier than someone or something, to start earlier than usualWe tried to get a head start on our holiday.

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