What do subsequent events show? Well, Jesus had no blood drained from him for his disciples to drink, a violation of the Mosaic Law that Jesus and they were under at the time.
And no flesh removed from his body. (Yes, I know, but you asked my take).
Every language has all sorts of ways of expressing ideas just as in English. The bread and wine represented Jesus’ flesh and blood, no cannibals and vampires amongst the disciples.
True. However, when partaking of the bread and fruit of the vine, we do distinquish that it's the body and blood of Christ that was shed for us. The whole thing is that we do this action to remember His death, burial and resurrection until He come again. That is the important part!
Thanks for your input. It's appreciated.