Breadcrumbs is arguably an English word that only makes sense after you read the Children's Story: Hansel and Gretel. Where Hansel and Gretel use breadcrumbs to

Breadcrumbs is arguably an English word that only makes sense after you read the Children's Story: Hansel and Gretel. Where Hansel and Gretel use breadcrumbs to find their way back home (except not really, cause the birds eat the crumbs and so they get lost). ------------- I've been told of various Chinese phrases that have similar story-driven meanings. Ex: "Pour more oil" is something to do with Sima Yi filling the torch of Zhuge Liang in the tomb. Sima Yi, a lifelong enemy of Zhuge Liang, is somewhat expected to defile the tomb, but instead honors his fallen enemy by pouring more oil and keeping the light going. I forgot what "pour more oil" means in Chinese, but its something to do with respect, even respect towards a sworn enemy. ------------ English has "Breadcrumbs", "Sour Grapes", "Break a leg"... Actually, English also has "Adding fuel to the fire", which is almost the opposite of the Chinese meaning.