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Looking at plums to quench thirst: The original meaning is sour plums, and people will salivate when they want to eat plums, thus quenching their thirst. Metaphorically, after the wish can't be realized, comfort yourself with fantasy. The classic is from New Stories of the World. Cao Cao led his army against Zhang Xiu. The weather is unusually hot and the sun is like fire. To boost morale, Cao Cao said, "There is a great Meilin in front, please forgive me, and quench your thirst with sweet and sour." Synonym: draw cakes to satisfy hunger.

Character Cao Cao (Zhang Xiu)