She always finds unconventional ways to solve problems.
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From 明·李贽《水浒全书发凡》: 今别出心裁，不依旧样 — 'now we devise a different design, not following the old pattern.' Li Zhi was defending an unorthodox edition of the Water Margin; the phrase has meant 'creative deviation from convention' ever since.
usage
Usually positive — praises cleverness or originality. Don't confuse with 标新立异 (biāoxīnlìyì), which often carries a hint of 'showing off' or courting attention.
