idiom
colour outside the lines
KUL-er OWT-syd thuh LYNZ
ˈkʌlər ˈaʊtsaɪd ðə laɪnzListen
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Syllable breakdown
colouroutsidethelines
Dictionary meaning
To act outside the established rules or expectations; to be creative or unconventional.
Examples
- The most innovative solutions often come from those willing to colour outside the lines.
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