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9mb:
The "modify" button to the low-right corner is a good way to tighten your posts.
I even abuse it sometimes to just correct typing errors I see after I posted.
Especially chinese language is said to be very "interpretable".
But even with different sayings & metaphors, I assume that put into the right context, people might grasp the meaning a lot easier than you expect.
I definately don't sympathise with using stuff without crediting or approval.
Credits where credits due.
I feel sorry for you. There seems to be work in there you have done.
At least the editor should have had the decency to ask or mention you.