metaphorically,
meta•phor•ical adj. /ˌmetəˈfɒrɪkl /
connected with or containing metaphors
metaphorical language
compare figurative, literal
meta•phor•ic•al•ly /ˌmetəˈfɒrɪkli/ adv.
'll leave you in Robin's capable hands—metaphorically speaking, of course!
