Examples of 'figuratively speaking' in a sentence

Meaning of "figuratively speaking"

figuratively speaking: This phrase is used to clarify that what is being said should not be taken literally, but rather metaphorically or symbolically

How to use "figuratively speaking" in a sentence

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figuratively speaking
Literally and figuratively speaking.
Figuratively speaking anyway.
I think he meant it figuratively speaking.
Figuratively speaking, the relationship between a shepherd and his sheep is based on knowledge and trust.
That was figuratively speaking.
Its what separates the boys from the men figuratively speaking.
By this I am figuratively speaking of the three estates in the world.
I can look over my shoulder … figuratively speaking.
Figuratively speaking well, yes.
She turned the tables on me, figuratively speaking.
I mean, figuratively speaking of course.
An urgent project needed to be done yesterday, figuratively speaking.
Once we begin plowing, figuratively speaking, we must keep on in a straight line.
With faith we can move mountains, figuratively speaking.
You know, figuratively speaking.

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Death is omnipresent ; both materially and figuratively speaking.
God knows… figuratively speaking.
Uncle had already ruined our sleep, figuratively speaking.
Kid, figuratively speaking.
They want to become a swan - figuratively speaking.
Figuratively speaking, they have ‘ beaten their swords into plowshares.
The heroes had come to grips, figuratively speaking.
Figuratively speaking or not….
Building site was clean … figuratively speaking.
Figuratively speaking this can be regarded as " automatic " rotation or simply " autorotation ".
I will fight to the last man, figuratively speaking.
Uh, figuratively speaking.
Hopefully that's only figuratively speaking.
No, figuratively speaking.
Well the boot is on the other foot, figuratively speaking.
Oh, figuratively speaking.
It is now five minutes to midnight, both literally and figuratively speaking.
I am in oil, figuratively speaking.
In so doing, she does in fact already have one foot in prison, figuratively speaking.
We enjoy spiritual security because, figuratively speaking, Jehovah is “ a real dwelling ” for us.
If we assume that the meaning of life of every man, figuratively speaking.
Figuratively speaking, however, God 's people will flee to the refuge that Jehovah provides.
Hooliganism has transcended all borders, both literally and figuratively speaking.
Old? That was figuratively speaking.
I have been embraced to the bosom of the glorious motherland, figuratively speaking.
Sighs } Figuratively speaking.
The owner would like to have you for lunch, figuratively speaking.
Bye . Figuratively speaking.
We can meet that important requirement by taking steps to be washed clean, figuratively speaking.
Really? Figuratively speaking.
A steaming pile of cow dung! Figuratively speaking.
Very. Figuratively speaking.
Again with the killing . Figuratively speaking.
Figuratively speaking, they have come to see “ the face of Jehovah . ”.
You poisoned him . Literally and figuratively speaking.

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Examples of using Figuratively
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