This phrase came to mind yesterday when dealing with a client in the context of which would be a way to motivate. You could tickle him with a feather or hit him with a hammer. Would this be considered speaking metaphorically?
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Yes, speaking metaphorically or figuratively (as opposed to literally, in which you take an actual hammer and hit your annoying client).
— Doctor D
Yes, speaking metaphorically or figuratively (as opposed to literally, in which you take an actual hammer and hit your annoying client).
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