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Figuratively Quotes

These sayings enjoy blurring the line between figurative and literal language, pairing the two words together in a way that highlights how flexible everyday expressions about weather and success can be.

This collection celebrates clever wordplay around figurative language, in a similar spirit to the tone found in our Categorically page.

When it rains, it pours - figuratively and literally.

Quotes by John Cornyn

My success, literally, is your success figuratively.

Quotes by Bo Burnham

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes figuratively quotes different from others?
They deliberately pair the words figurative and literal together, playing with how each can apply to the same statement.
Are these quotes meant to be humorous?
Some carry a witty, wordplay-driven tone rather than a strictly serious message.
Do these quotes reference real weather or events?
Yes, one line uses a common weather saying and applies it in both a literal and figurative sense.
Can this theme work for a caption about success?
Yes, another line connects personal success and figurative success in a single clever statement.
Who enjoys this kind of quote?
Readers who appreciate wordplay and language-focused humor tend to enjoy this collection.

Keep reading with Parker Palmer for more thoughtful writing, or Alex Flinn for a lighter voice.