Used to indicate that what you are saying is not to be understood exactly as stated, but has some metaphorical or figurative significance.

ऐसा कहने के लिए (जो शब्दशः न लिया जाए, बल्कि एक आलंकारिक अर्थ में समझा जाए)

English Usage: He is a big fish in a small pond, so to speak.

Hindi Usage: वह एक छोटे से तालाब में बड़ा मछली है, कहने का तात्पर्य.