Idiom: By the Way
used to add information
Examples
- By the way, I'm late.
Key rules
- By the way adds extra information or changes the subject
- It is informal and often starts a sentence
- It is written with a comma after it in speech and writing
Common mistakes
- By way the bus is late → By the way, the bus is late
💡 Tip: Use it to add a new thought without changing the main topic.