Literal vs Figurative

I stayed up late last night, I'm so tired!

• figurative

• literal

Time is money.

• figurative

• literal

They are busy as bees.

• figurative

• literal

The sky is pale blue with few clouds.

• figurative

• literal

The field is calm and quiet.

• figurative

• literal

The dawn crept across the sky in pink clothing.

• figurative

• literal

The sky is full of dancing stars.

• figurative

• literal

I have butterflies in my stomach.

• I have a nervous feeling.

• I have a stomachache.

• I have a craving for butterflies.

• I have a collection of butterflies.

It's raining cats and dogs outside.

• It's raining heavily.

• It's raining animals.

• It's raining cats and dogs literally.

• It's raining money.

John was feeling blue.

• Literal

• Figurative