noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
prospering after a fire; gaining weight after a fire
Refers to the ironic situation where a person or business seems to thrive or gain weight after a fire, often because of insurance money or rebuilding. Can be used literally or figuratively.
火事の後、あの店は焼け太りして前より大きくなった。
After the fire, that shop prospered and became bigger than before.
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Apparently some people gain weight (prosper) after a fire thanks to insurance money.