She expressed herself metaphorically. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
A man has used a term metaphorically, or predicated it of itself as though it were something different. From Wordnik.com. [Topics] Reference
Much as I am in favor of a politician doing in reality what they usually do metaphorically, is this really news?. From Wordnik.com. [DeLay makes dancing debut] Reference
His discovery includes an utterance that metaphorically is somewhat connected to a scientific view of the beginnings. From Wordnik.com. [Sena Jeter Naslund: Beginning Again With Adam & Eve] Reference
What do the kids take away (metaphorically, that is)?. From Wordnik.com. [Return to Johnson's Island] Reference
I have punched my mum in the face - metaphorically, that is. From Wordnik.com. [The Guardian World News] Reference
But we surround them metaphorically, which is almost as good. From Wordnik.com. [David Kronke: How Fox News Would Have Covered World History] Reference
Literally and metaphorically, that is where white radicals are "at.". From Wordnik.com. [An Exchange on] Reference
The third alternative I will call metaphorically the "Western" one. From Wordnik.com. [Tadamon!] Reference
I stand before you today (metaphorically, that is), as the newest addition to the cast of. From Wordnik.com. [Vail Daily - Top Stories] Reference
What "pet" (Using the term metaphorically here, work with me;) have they killed in the past?. From Wordnik.com. [Your Right Hand Thief] Reference
Indeed, recumbent riders are no longer going to take things lying down--metaphorically, that is. From Wordnik.com. [On This Inaugural Day: Wheeling and Dealing] Reference
Go: "What 'pet' (Using the term metaphorically here, work with me;) have they killed in the past?". From Wordnik.com. [Your Right Hand Thief] Reference
And you know, both are right if you think metaphorically, which is probably how this whole turn of phrase got started. From Wordnik.com. [Kristine Kathryn Rusch » Freelancer’s Survival Guide: Burnout] Reference
Secondly, when they use words metaphorically, that is, in other sense than that they are ordained for; and thereby deceive others. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter IV. Of Speech] Reference
I mean Robot Devil, and by 'metaphorically', I mean get your coat. From Wordnik.com. [WIL WHEATON dot NET: 1.5: Games Archives] Reference
(I use the terms metaphorically, of course.). From Wordnik.com. [ncunuabula: Catalogue of Rare Books, Manuscripts & Curiosa, Conspiracy Theory, Frontier Science & Alternative Worlds from Emory Cranston Part II] Reference
I beg that the word metaphorically be omitted. From Wordnik.com. [Held Fast For England A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83)] Reference
Did he speak metaphorically, meaning spiritual death?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN.com] Reference
I suppose it’s kind of metaphorically similar to being dark without being aggressive. From Wordnik.com. [Disquiet » More Songs About Buildings] Reference
And that was not far off, metaphorically speaking. From Wordnik.com. [Libeeration] Reference
Both literally and metaphorically, the war continues. From Wordnik.com. [TV On The Radio: Complicated 'Science'] Reference
I sat, both literally and metaphorically, on hot coals. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
And I didn't know whether you meant that metaphorically. From Wordnik.com. [Rachael Yamagata Writes To Overcome] Reference
"He is metaphorically taking money from the same accounts that paid KSM.". From Wordnik.com. [The Qatari Connection] Reference
I believe he was headed away from the place if I may speak metaphorically. From Wordnik.com. [Ioh] Reference
This brinkmanship requires that to win, someone has to die, at least metaphorically. From Wordnik.com. [MORTAL KOMBAT, ELECTION LEVEL] Reference
I felt the need of a confidant, for I was stifling, metaphorically as well as literally. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
Among those original people, Baayork Lee's story is told both metaphorically and literally. From Wordnik.com. [Brad Balfour: Q & A: A Chorus Line Vets Baayork Lee and Yuka Takara Make Their Moves In Every Little Step] Reference
The show, like "The X-Files," is literally and metaphorically an exercise in shadows and light. From Wordnik.com. [The Y-Files?] Reference
When they are being tricked in some way, they will act out the same behavior, metaphorically. ''. From Wordnik.com. [Family Secrets] Reference
Both metaphorically and physically she let things "slide off" her and the conversation instantly cooled. From Wordnik.com. [Susan Harrow: Stiletto Spy School for Women] Reference
If any chairs were to get metaphorically thrown in Denver, Wednesday would have been a good night for it. From Wordnik.com. [Redeem Team] Reference
Wolves and tigers and arrows, oh my — these are mesmerizing as art objects alone, but they're metaphorically rich, too. From Wordnik.com. [Pop Goes the Easel] Reference
Joe, of course, was speaking metaphorically about the failure of his last album, 2009's pop-reaching "Jealous Ones Still Envy 2.". From Wordnik.com. [Review of Fat Joe's ÂThe Darkside Vol. 1Â] Reference
A messiah offers the same opportunity, though metaphorically: a chance to re-invent ourselves, and emerge with an overhauled soul. From Wordnik.com. [Jeff Greenwald: Romancing the Snake] Reference
Speaking metaphorically, Mr. Bennett elaborated: "When Mitch had a cigar and a beard, everybody else had to have a cigar and a beard.". From Wordnik.com. [They Sang Along With Mitch] Reference
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