ヤマを踏ふむ

expression, godan verb (-mu)

commit a crime; pull off a job

Slang used among criminals or in underworld contexts. ヤマ refers to a criminal act or case. Often implies successfully carrying out a planned crime.

See also: 山 (やま)

• あの二人ふたりは今こん度ど大おおきなヤマを踏ふんだらしい。

  I hear those two pulled off a big job this time.

• ヤマを踏ふむ前まえに、しっかり計けい画かくを立たてる。

  Before committing a crime, they plan carefully.