By the way
Example: By the way, I will call you tomorrow evening.
Definition
"By the way" is a phrase used to introduce a new topic or add extra information to a conversation, often casually or incidentally. It signals that the speaker is shifting the discussion or providing an additional comment related to the ongoing dialogue.
Etymology
The phrase "by the way" originates from the literal sense of traveling or moving along a path, meaning 'along the road' or 'incidentally.' Over time, it evolved into a figurative expression used to introduce incidental remarks or additional information in conversation.
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"By the way" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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