How to Pronounce "outside the box"
expression
ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɑks
OWT-SYDE thuh BAHKS
ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɒks
owt-SYDE thuh BOKS
Definition
To think or act in a creative and unconventional way, not limited by traditional rules or expectations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɑks
British English
ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɒks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-SYDE thuh BAHKS
UK
owt-SYDE thuh BOKS
Listen in Context
She always tries to think outside the box at work.
The teacher asked the students to come up with outside the box ideas.
Finding a solution will require thinking outside the box.
If you want to impress the boss, you need to think outside the box.