Think outside the box
Significado: To think creatively or unconventionally; to approach a problem in a novel way.
This is one of the most overused phrases in American business culture. It means to be creative and innovative — to see solutions that conventional thinking misses. Despite being a cliché, it's still used constantly in meetings, brainstorming sessions, and motivational speeches.
Ejemplos
- We need to think outside the box to solve this budget problem. 我们需要跳出固有思维来解决这个预算问题。Necesitamos pensar de forma creativa para resolver este problema de presupuesto.この予算問題を解決するには、型にはまらない発想が必要だ。이 예산 문제를 해결하려면 틀을 깨는 발상이 필요해.
- Her ability to think outside the box is what makes her such a great designer. 她之所以是出色的设计师,就是因为她能跳出固有思维来思考。Su capacidad para pensar de forma innovadora es lo que la convierte en una diseñadora tan buena.彼女が優れたデザイナーである理由は、既成概念にとらわれない考え方ができるところだ。그녀가 뛰어난 디자이너인 이유는 고정관념에 얽매이지 않는 사고를 할 수 있기 때문이야.
- Thinking outside the box is great, but sometimes the box exists for a reason. 跳出框框思考固然好,但有时候框框的存在也是有原因的。Pensar fuera de lo convencional está muy bien, pero a veces lo convencional existe por algo.型破りな発想は素晴らしいけど、その型にも存在理由があることもあるよ。틀을 깨는 발상은 좋지만, 때로는 그 틀에도 존재 이유가 있어.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: business, creativity, problem-solving
Tono: encouraging, creative
✓ Correcto
- Let's think outside the box on this one.这次我们得跳出固有思维来想想。Pensemos de forma creativa con esto.この件は型にはまらない発想で考えよう。이번 건은 틀을 깨고 생각해 보자.
- We hired her because she thinks outside the box.我们雇她就是因为她的思维不受框框限制。La contratamos porque piensa de forma innovadora.彼女を採用したのは、既成概念にとらわれない考え方ができるからだ。그녀가 고정관념에 얽매이지 않기 때문에 채용했어.
✗ Incorrecto
- Many people consider this phrase a cliché — use sparingly in creative or writing contexts很多人认为这个说法已经是陈词滥调了——在创意或写作场合慎用Mucha gente considera esta expresión un cliché: úsala con moderación en contextos creativos o de escritura多くの人がこのフレーズを陳腐だと感じている — クリエイティブな場面や文章では控えめに使うこと많은 사람들이 이 표현을 진부하다고 여김 — 창작이나 글쓰기 맥락에서는 아껴 쓸 것
Origen e historia
Popularized in American business culture in the 1970s-80s, reportedly inspired by the 'nine dots puzzle' where you must draw outside the implied box to connect all dots with four lines.
Contexto cultural
Era: 1970s-80s
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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