And it’s arguable whether that’s a more painful loss — literally, metaphorically, and spiritually — than the New York Football Giants getting shut out by Dallas in their opening game in a 40-0 walloping.

Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/nfl-sunday-ticket-youtube-tv/

And though she might not be lost physically, it’s also clear as the movie goes on that she might be a little lost metaphorically.

Source: https://screenrant.com/best-pretty-woman-quotes-ranked/

Callan explained the historical significance clowns have played in political commentary, and this piece allowed Callan and Gray to use their own voices both metaphorically and literally, as the included audio is of their voices.

Source: http://coyotechronicle.net/the-clown-in-me-loves-you-at-the-raffma/

Even when he comes home, his life appears to be quite dim both literally and metaphorically.

Source: https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-ad-true-story/

Ever-ready to put his head in the lion’s mouth, metaphorically speaking, for enlightenment’s sake, Arkin had sought out an acquaintanceship with the fearsome hermit and American Jewish literary legend J.D. Salinger.

Source: https://forward.com/culture/552739/obituary-appreciation-of-alan-arkin-jewish-actor-director/

His back is against the wall metaphorically, as another election looms.

Source: https://screenrant.com/luke-cage-wrong-side-of-marvels-civil-war/

His words were ignored not just by the settlers but also by some lawmakers from his own coalition, one of whom said after the arson attacks, “I want to see that place in flames, metaphorically.”

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/28/briefing/trade-deal-brexit-ukraine-west-bank.html

However, it also could be talking about Sabine—who, now fully immersed in the lessons of her Jedi master, must metaphorically learn to fly.

Source: https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-ahsoka-3-time-to-fly-disney-plus-jacen-hera-1850786970?utm_source=regular

I metaphorically questioned, what happens if the mission fails even this time, just like last year.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/social-media-users-booked-sc-st-act-kannada-lecturer-8851235/

‘The calm before the storm – perhaps metaphorically as well as literally’, a friend said with a nod to the dismal weather forecast, something the new King and Queen’s celebrations have in common with the late Queen’s Coronation in 1953.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12053511/Lady-Louise-steals-Coronation.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

They did, at least metaphorically, as Fowler’s neat first touch and cool 66th-minute strike brought home supporters to their feet.

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/soccer/2023/07/15/matildas-win-france/

What’s killing Sink, metaphorically speaking, is the thought of being done with the show.

Source: https://tvline.com/2023/01/05/stranger-things-season-5-spoilers-max-dies-lives/

'You metaphorically stuck two fingers up to the police'

Source: https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/kate-garraway-says-heartbreaking-husband-8942909