by the way
(UK, idiomatic) Irrelevantly, off-topic.
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(UK, idiomatic) Irrelevantly, off-topic.
“>> She probably, by the way, she probably”
“>> She probably, by the way, she probably”
“22. They By the way, the entire season”
“good, by the way. Abby Miller is wild. I”
“22. They By the way, the entire season”
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(UK, often followed by being) Possessing the characteristics, nature, or standing of; in the state or condition of.
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By the way. Used to introduce a side remark or a related-but-tangential point, often as a softener before changing the subject or slipping in an extra request. Extremely common in casual chat, email and forum posts; one of the oldest internet abbreviations still in heavy daily use.
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For the purpose of; as a means of; as an instance of; as a type or form of.
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(obsolete) In any way.