脂あぶらが乗のる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

get into the swing of things; hit one's stride

Figurative use: describes a person becoming fully engaged and performing well in work or an activity, as if 'fat' (energy, momentum) has built up.

• 新あたらしい仕し事ごとにもだいぶ脂あぶらが乗のってきた。

  I'm really getting into the swing of my new job.

• 彼かれは後こう半はんになって脂あぶらが乗のり、素す晴ばらしいプレーを見みせた。

  He hit his stride in the second half and showed some great plays.

expression, godan verb (-ru)

put on fat (for winter); become plump and tasty

Literal use: refers to fish or birds fattening up, especially before winter, making them good to eat. Often used about seasonal delicacies.

• 秋あきになるとサンマに脂あぶらが乗のって美味おいしくなる。

  In autumn, Pacific saury put on fat and become delicious.

• この時じ期きの鴨かもは脂あぶらが乗のっていて最さい高こうだ。

  Ducks this time of year are plump and at their best.