馬うまが合あう

expression, godan verb (-u)

get along well; hit it off

Idiomatic expression meaning to be compatible or have good chemistry with someone. The literal meaning 'to be a good match with one's horse' is rarely used in modern Japanese.

• 彼かれとは馬うまが合あう。

  I get along well with him.

• 新あたらしい上じょう司しとはどうも馬うまが合あわない。

  I just don't seem to hit it off with my new boss.