General
blue sky thinking
What does blue sky thinking mean?
Open-ended, imaginative thinking that ignores practical limits or feasibility.
"This is a blue sky thinking session, no idea is too crazy."
Origin
Metaphor of an open, cloudless sky; common in creative meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What does blue sky thinking mean?
It means open-ended, imaginative brainstorming that ignores practical limits or feasibility.
How do you use blue sky thinking in a sentence?
For example: 'This is a blue sky thinking session, no idea is too crazy.'
Where does the phrase come from?
It draws on the metaphor of an open, cloudless sky and is common in creative and brainstorming meetings.
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