Ret's Weekend English Roundup ✦ Week 47, 2026
Ret's Weekend English Roundup ✦ Week 47, 2026 View this lesson in your browser WEEK 47 • 2026 A five-minute English lesson for your weekend THIS WEEK'S EXPRESSION Think outside the box idiomatic expression | /θɪŋk ˌaʊtˈsaɪd ðə bɒks/ MEANING Think outside the box means to approach a situation creatively and look for possibilities beyond the usual ways of doing things. En français : Sortir des sentiers battus ; penser autrement ; chercher des idées originales. How is it used? Use this expression to encourage a fresh approach when familiar methods are not producing results. It is common in workplace discussions, but it also works for everyday problems. The “box” represents our usual habits and assumptions. A creative idea should still be useful and practical. Useful pattern: We need to think outside the box to + verb. Example: We need to think outside the box to attract new customers. SEE IT IN CONTEXT ...