八仙过海各显神通

八仙过海，各显神通:

Literally means:

like the Eight Immortals (in the legend) crossing the sea, each showing his or her special prowess; everyone brings his or her talent to full display when faced with the same difficulty.

Actually means:

八仙 means the Eight Immortals in the Taoist legend. It is said that each of them had a special prowess to cross the sea without taking a boat.

The whole phrase metaphorically means everyone brings out his or her special talent to full display and shows his or her capacity or strong points.

八仙：道教中的八个神仙。据说，他们各有一套不乘船而渡海的法术和本领。

八仙过海，各显神通，比喻充分发 挥每个人的聪明才智，各人拿出各人的办法和 本事。