expression, godan verb (-u)
make good use of spare moments; find time between tasks
Idiomatic expression for using small gaps in one's schedule productively.
仕事の合間を縫って、資格の勉強をしている。
I'm studying for a qualification by making use of spare moments at work.
expression, godan verb (-u)
weave one's way through a crowd
Metaphorical use of 縫う (to sew/weave) for moving skillfully through gaps between people.
人混みの合間を縫って、急いで駅へ向かった。
I hurried to the station, weaving my way through the crowd.