by the way

Idioms  

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]

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Example Sentences

“I was so taken by the way that the story is told, and I love a revenge story,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

But when the basement lights were off and the others were distracted, a four-year-old could hide on the stairs and peep over the railing to see all of “Titanic,” rated PG-13 by the way.

From The Wall Street Journal

If this record succeeds in moving you out of the realm of the true heads — That’s very nice, by the way.

From Los Angeles Times

She’s also disgusted by the way they’re imposing ludicrous scenarios that don’t have anything to do with the actual identities of her family members.

From Los Angeles Times

One shortcoming, by the way, of this menu is it works best for established firms that know what they’ve built.

From The Wall Street Journal