Examples of 'was a figure of speech' in a sentence

Meaning of "was a figure of speech"

was a figure of speech: This phrase is used to indicate that something was not meant to be taken literally but rather as a form of expression or metaphorical language

How to use "was a figure of speech" in a sentence

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was a figure of speech
Always thought that was a figure of speech.
It was a figure of speech.
And I thought being in the shit was a figure of speech.
That was a figure of speech.
When I said gone with the wind it was a figure of speech.
I thought it was a figure of speech until I saw your door.
I thought " ambulance chaser was a figure of speech.
Yes, it was a figure of speech though.
They also fix airplane engines and cook bad food … it was a figure of speech.
I thought it was a figure of speech.
I thought you did not like being a little bug . It was a figure of speech.
Right, that was a figure of speech.
You just asked what could you do for me . That was a figure of speech.
Gray, it was a figure of speech.
I thought this was shish kebab. It was a figure of speech.

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Tommy, it was a figure of speech.
I am sure Mr Gordon meant no offence . It was a figure of speech.
No, that was a figure of speech.
When Penelope mentioned the curse, I thought it was a figure of speech.
Oh, it was a figure of speech.
Point is I received official word… It was a figure of speech.
I was … it was a figure of speech.
You shouldn't take things so literally. It was a figure of speech.
Um … it was a figure of speech.
That is what you said . - It was a figure of speech.
So, it was a figure of speech.
I'm gonna murder her. That was a figure of speech.
Ugh! That was a figure of speech.
I should have found an attractive co-worker years ago . - It was a figure of speech.
I thought that was a figure of speech.
I should have found that attractive co-worker years ago. - It was a figure of speech.
I am sorry, it was a figure of speech.
Tony, put another ball down there . Tommy, it was a figure of speech.
Yes, okay, it was a figure of speech.
I thuzhizha zhizhgabab. It is shish kebab. It was a figure of speech.
I was, um… It was a figure of speech.
Mr. Gordon meant no offense. It was a figure of speech.
No, no . It was a figure of speech.
God, I always thought ringing one 's hands was a figure of speech.
Ah! I thought it was a figure of speech.
Just like… Never the twain shall meet. It was a figure of speech.
Honestly, nothing . I thought it was a figure of speech until I saw your door.
We don't drive Panda cars any more. - It was a figure of speech.
Come on, Dag, it was a figure of speech.
You're actually right. Um… it was a figure of speech.
Today 's Friday . It was a figure of speech.
It is shish kebab . it was a figure of speech.
Not at all Simona, it was a figure of speech.
No, that Luisma thing was a figure of speech.
I just … I thought that was a figure of speech.

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