What does "By the way" mean?

incidentally

Synonym: incidentally, by the way Opposite: not related, irrelevant

"By the way" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

What's up with that, by the way?

— Breaking Bad S5E1

I mean, not that it's any of my business, but I have biological father, and he's a nightmare.

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S3E11

By the way, the correct word is not "gay", it's "sodomy".

— Desperate Housewives S1E19

By the way, did I mention it also travels in time?

— Doctor Who S1E1

Oh, and by the way, that little present of yours from La Perla, who is it from again?

— Emily in Paris S1E4

By the way, fuck Nate Jacobs!

— Euphoria S1E8

By the way, Annie...

— Extra English S1E5

And by the way, driving a Prius doesn't make you Jesus Christ.

— Family Guy S1E7

"By the way" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 9 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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