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out of the box 
adjective
- crazy, irrational. Note: theorized that the term is a vague allusion to the "jack-in-the-box" toys, a box containing a head mounted on a spring that would pop open after a crank had been turned. The head would then bounce around. The unpredictable motion of the toy could be likened to someone who is "out of the box."
I don't know what her problem is, but she's completely out of the box!
- See more words with the same meaning: corporate-speak (list of).
- See more words with the same meaning: crazy, insane, weird, strange.
Last edited on Apr 24 2013. Submitted by John Smith from Phoenix, AZ, USA on Jun 21 1997.
- corporate-speak for "in a novel way." Typically used to refer to solving a problem or task. Often used with the verb "think." Has become cliche. Also outside (of) the box.
We've got to think out of the box on this one.
- See more words with the same meaning: corporate-speak (list of).
- See more words with the same meaning: crazy, insane, weird, strange.
Last edited on Jul 09 2007. Submitted by Anonymous on Jul 09 2007.
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