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by throwaway27448 5 days ago
Using the a non-lube to lubricate is still metaphorical.

But, I just ignore the word literally and english still works just fine

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Ignoring literally is A-Ok in my book (and forum comments) but I would point out that a "non lube" used to ease a transition, smooth an action, or remove friction is <cough>literally</cough> a lubricant (by definition and hundreds of years of common usage).