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What does it mean?
The phrase 'Dan liever de lucht in.' is Dutch and translates roughly to 'Dan prefers the sky.'
In plain terms
It means Dan prefers the open sky.
What can you take from it?
Freedom or openness can be more desirable than confinement.

Where it applies

  • expressing a desire for openness
  • comparing constraints
  • metaphorical speech

Putting it to work

  • seek open environments
  • value freedom over restriction

Questions to consider

  • What does the sky symbolize for you?
  • When would you choose openness over security?

Another view

Without context the exact meaning is ambiguous.

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