> metaphorical in the phrase "took his leave" How so? Surely "took his leave" is quite literal, meaning he left. See https://www.lexico.com/definition/take_o

> metaphorical in the phrase "took his leave" How so? Surely "took his leave" is quite literal, meaning he left. See https://www.lexico.com/definition/take_one%27s_leave https://www.lexico.com/definition/take_one%27s_leave