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Smash the pots and sink the boatsโ (็ ด้ๆฒ่) is an expression that dates back to 207 BCE. โ
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During the very first dynasty in China, there once was a legendary battle. In this fight, a general and his troops were VERY out-numbered. To rally their courage, the general gave an order to destroy their cooking pots and sink their own boats โ right after they had crossed a river to enemy territory.
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The message was loud and clear: there was no turning back. To survive, they would HAVE to defeat the enemy and take over their supplies.โ
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His soldiers fought doggedly โ like their lives depended on it โ and went on to claim several victories.โ
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Itโs been 2200+ years since this battle, but the expression โsmash the pots and sink the boatsโ is still used in everyday Chinese conversation to describe the go-for-broke mentality that’s perfect for tackling any challenge. โ
