Example
“We need to think outside the box to win back lost customers.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
break new ground
Neutral · CEFR B2
to do something that has never been done before; to pioneer
break the mould
Neutral · CEFR B2
to do something new and different that sets a new standard
cutting edge
Neutral · CEFR B2
the most advanced stage of development; state-of-the-art
game changer
Neutral · CEFR B2
a new development that fundamentally alters a situation or market
push the envelope
Neutral · CEFR B2
to go beyond the limits of what is known or accepted
silver bullet
Neutral · CEFR B2
a single, simple, magical solution that solves a hard problem completely
Source methodology
Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.