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Re: 上刀山落油鑊

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上刀山落油鑊

In Chinese folklore 上刀山 and 落油鑊 are punishments in hell.

The phrase literally means " go up the hill of Knives; go down the frying pot" -- meaning "endure hell" (willingly for someone or for a cause)

It refers to "tread extreme danger" mostly

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