um die Ecke denken

to think outside the box

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Noun

Ecke f.

Verb

denken

Topic

Alltag und Redewendungen

In a sentence

Der Ingenieur denkt um die Ecke und findet eine kreative Lösung.

How it is used

Idiom meaning to think creatively or unconventionally. Colloquial register. Use in brainstorming sessions or problem-solving at work. Common mistake: learners translate literally—it's the German equivalent of 'think outside the box'.

Other verbs that go with Ecke

This is the choice the collocation turns on.

• in die Ecke stellento put in the corner
• in die Ecke treibento force someone into a difficult situation with no escape
• um die Ecke biegento physically turn a corner while walking or driving
• um die Ecke gehento walk around a corner, often indicating a short distance
• jdn. um die Ecke bringento kill someone

All collocations with Ecke