Rice, salt and debate
Miyan bobian, a Chinese idiom, Pinyin is m ǐ y á Nb ó Bi à n, which means a metaphor for extensive and detailed discussion. It's from Han Feizi, Shuonan.
The origin of Idioms
In Han Feizi's Shuonan, it is said that "if there is a lot of debate about rice, salt and water, then you think it's more."
Idiom usage
As an object; used in an article, etc.
Rice, salt and debate
The smoke is flying and the stars are scattered - yān fēi xīng sàn
the winding path leads to a secluded quiet place - qū jìng tōng yōu
Pillow the mountain and bear the sea - zhěn shān fù hǎi