"by the bye" meaning in All languages combined

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Prepositional phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase}} by the bye
  1. Alternative spelling of by the by Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: by the by
    Sense id: en-by_the_bye-en-prep_phrase-YXwRAABO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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        {
          "ref": "1773, Oliver Goldsmith, She Stoops to Conquer",
          "text": "Well, remember, I insist on the terms of our agreement; and, by the bye, I believe I shall have occasion to try your obedience this very evening.",
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