/ ˌmetəˈfɒrɪkl; NAmE -ˈfɔːr-; -ˈfɑːr-/ adjective
connected with or containing metaphors :
metaphorical language
—compare figurative , literal
► meta·phor·ic·al·ly / -kli; NAmE / adverb :
I'll leave you in Robin's capable hands— metaphorically speaking , of course!