Examples of 'speaking metaphorically' in a sentence

Meaning of "speaking metaphorically"

speaking metaphorically: This phrase is used to clarify that the speaker is using a figure of speech or a metaphorical language to convey a particular meaning or idea. It signals that the following statement should not be taken literally

How to use "speaking metaphorically" in a sentence

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speaking metaphorically
I was not speaking metaphorically about your life.
Johnson later explained that he was speaking metaphorically.
But nietzsche was speaking metaphorically about evolving as a species.
Her office later said she was speaking metaphorically.
You are speaking metaphorically.
Of course my loyal readers know that I am speaking metaphorically.
I was not speaking metaphorically.
It was so clear, what we judged what he was speaking metaphorically.
I am not speaking metaphorically.
However, he may simply have been speaking metaphorically.
He is actually speaking metaphorically about the Temple of His body.
Come on, the guy was obviously speaking metaphorically.
Speaking metaphorically is for young men like you, Agent MacGyver.
I never know if we are speaking metaphorically or not.
Speaking metaphorically is for young men like you, Agent McGyver.

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She was probably speaking metaphorically.
Is a metaphorical jar like the task we're embarking on Are you speaking metaphorically.
And she is not speaking metaphorically.
And then there was Hemmings, his assistants, He said he was speaking metaphorically.
Smith was not speaking metaphorically.
You might want to look in the mirror . And I am not speaking metaphorically.
He was almost speaking metaphorically.
When I tell you that time has moods … a disposition to be intuited … I am not speaking metaphorically.
I thought you were speaking metaphorically.
Jesus is speaking metaphorically about the experience of the unity of God 's Love with Christ.
I guess she was speaking metaphorically.
That is a smart smart line coming from a young young mind . But, I was speaking metaphorically.
I assume you are speaking metaphorically.
I am in the middle of you, and I am not speaking metaphorically.
You know, speaking metaphorically.
By the seat of my pants, and I am not speaking metaphorically.
I-I-I was speaking metaphorically.
He likes it out in the open … and I am not speaking metaphorically.
I never know if we are speaking metaphorically or not, it 's exhausting.
But I was not speaking directly about your souffle . I was speaking metaphorically.
I was obviously speaking metaphorically.
So plainly, indeed, that we thought that he was speaking metaphorically.
And he 's not speaking metaphorically.
Well, when we talk about demons, we are usually speaking metaphorically.
Oh, you are speaking metaphorically.
I assume when you say " the butcher, you are speaking metaphorically.
No, I am not speaking metaphorically.
In that case, a person is no longer Vulcan I-I-I was speaking metaphorically.
I think he 's speaking metaphorically.
Well, when you said babysitting, I thought you were speaking metaphorically.
I never know if we're speaking metaphorically or not, - it's exhausting.
He likes it out in the open. and I'm not speaking metaphorically.
He said he was speaking metaphorically.
When Jesus calls John the Baptist “ Elijah, ” He is clearly speaking metaphorically.
Well, I was not speaking metaphorically.

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