- 八仙过海,各显神通
- bāxiān-guòhǎi, gèxiǎn-shéntōng[like the Eight Immortals crossing the sea, each one showing his or her special feats; Each tries to outwit the other] 神话中的八仙在渡海时竞相显示自己的一套高超技法。 比喻做同一件事或达到同一目的有各种途径, 每个人要充分发挥专长, 不甘落后
Advanced Chinese dictionary. 2013.