lên chân
Definition
- Adjective (slang):
- On form / hitting form: Used primarily in football (soccer) to describe a player or team that is beginning to perform at a higher level, showing improved skill, effectiveness, or a series of successful results.
- Finding one's feet / gaining momentum: More broadly, it can describe entering a state of improved performance or success after a period of lesser achievement.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Đội bóng đang lên chân và thắng ba trận liên tiếp. (The football team is on form and has won three matches in a row.)
- Cầu thủ mới đã lên chân và ghi hai bàn thắng. (The new player has hit form and scored two goals.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is strongly associated with sports commentary, particularly football. It implies a positive, upward trend in performance rather than a single good result.
Variants and Related Words
- Vào guồng (v): to get into the groove, to get into the swing of things.
- Sau vài tuần, anh ấy đã vào guồng với công việc mới. (After a few weeks, he got into the groove with the new job.)
Synonyms
- On a roll: experiencing a period of success.
- In form: performing well.
- Gaining momentum: building speed, strength, or success.
Related Idioms
- Lên tay: to become more skilled or proficient (often used for crafts, work, or gaming).
- Anh ấy chơi guitar lên tay hẳn. (His guitar playing has improved significantly.)