Hence they are used throughout the Bible, and other classical literature, to represent metaphorically anything of great value, and particularly wise sayings.

Spill mapping on to reveal and beans metaphorically representing secret.

He is used to metaphorically represent sexually transmitted diseases.

This links itself to the three previous parts because it displays a process which metaphorically or symbolically represents change.

This enigmatic nature of the footage is said to metaphorically represent the nature of the confusing and uncertain post-9/11 future.

Xingyiquan uses the five classical Chinese elements to metaphorically represent five different states of combat.

He proposes that Abel's extinction metaphorically represents the nomadic Semites' losing in their conflict with agriculturalists.

Since the flea already metaphorically represents the consummation of their physical love, he encourages her to get literal.

The love triangle of the three characters metaphorically represents the Kaveri River water dispute.

Their release of the turtles represents metaphorically their release of themselves from their own inhibitions.