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by the way and by the by 1. a phrase indicating that the speaker is adding information. (By the by is not as frequent.) Tom: Is this one any good? Clerk: This is the largest and, by the way, the most expensive one we have in stock. Bill: I'm a realtor. Is your house for sale? Alice: My house is not for sale, and, by the way, I too am a realtor. 2. a phrase indicating that the speaker is casually opening a new subject. Bill: Oh, by the way, Fred, do you still have that hammer you borrowed from me? Fred: I'll check. I thought I gave it back. Jane: By the by, don't you owe me some money? Sue: Who, me? See also: way by the way (spoken) in addition but of less importance By the way, I heard that Phyllis may be moving to Dallas. What did you have for dinner, by the way? See also: way How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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