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Über den Tellerrand schauen
To think outside the box, to broaden one's horizons
In German
Über den Tellerrand schauen
UE-ber den TEL-ler-rahnt SHAU-en
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationTo look over the edge of the plate
Meaning
MeaningTo think outside the box, to broaden one's horizons.
Equivalent:"To think outside the box"
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Um neue Lösungen zu finden, müssen wir über den Tellerrand schauen.
To find new solutions, we need to think outside the box.
- 2
Es ist wichtig, auch mal über den Tellerrand zu schauen und andere Kulturen kennenzulernen.
It's important to also look beyond your own perspective and get to know other cultures.
FAQ
How do you say "To think outside the box, to broaden one's horizons" in German?
"To think outside the box, to broaden one's horizons" in German is "Über den Tellerrand schauen" (UE-ber den TEL-ler-rahnt SHAU-en). Example: Um neue Lösungen zu finden, müssen wir über den Tellerrand schauen..
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