1When he said he was 'drowning in work', he was speaking figuratively, but the pressure was still very real.
2Is the phrase 'the world is our oyster' meant to be taken literally or figuratively?
3The artist used figuratively charged imagery to convey the emotional depth of the human experience.
4Try not to interpret the poem too literally; some of the language is meant to be understood figuratively.
5The phrase 'time is money' is often used figuratively to emphasize the importance of being punctual and efficient.