box the compass

all points of the compass

Every direction; everywhere.

box clever

To act wisely.

box oneself into a corner

To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.

box seat

A favorable vantage point.

box someone's ears

To slap someone on the side of the head, usually as an informal punishment.

come from a Cracker Jack box

To obtain or retrieve something that is useless, cheap or fake.

fetch a compass

To make a circuit; to take a circuitous route to a place.

get one's shine box

Used as an insult.