# oben licht und unten dicht

oben licht und unten dicht is a German adjective meaning “a certain rule for a beneficial composition of deciduous forests”.

## Meanings

1. _idiomatic_ a certain rule for a beneficial composition of deciduous forests
2. _humorous · idiomatic_ mentally capable and continent (regarded as the two qualities mainly required to enjoy life during older age)
   - Solang man oben licht und unten dicht bleibt, ist ja alles noch in Ordnung.

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