by the way

1. In passing, incidentally, as in She's my wife's cousin, and by the way, a good friend . [Mid-1500s]

2. Parenthetically, in addition, as in We saw Mary last week, and by the way, did Tom call you ? [Early 1600s]

Example Sentences

That whole project, by the way, is destined to fail.

From Salon

“I am not a dictator, by the way,”

From Los Angeles Times

Sir Keir added: "Angela has had people briefing against her and talking her down over and over again. It's a mistake, by the way."

From BBC

Raducanu's serve has become a more potent weapon over the season, illustrated by the way she did not drop serve in her opening two matches in New York.

From BBC

When was it first just presented to you, “Oh, and by the way, we want you to lead a a marching band drumline through the office.”

From Los Angeles Times