Sentence examples for Not literally from inspiring English sources
The phrase "Not literally" is correct and usable in written English
It is typically used to clarify that a statement should not be taken in its literal sense, often in a figurative or metaphorical context. Example: "When I said I could eat a horse, I meant it in a figurative way, not literally."
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