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By the way

A1 A2 B1- B1 B2 C1

A: I just met Mary on her way home.
B: By the way, did you know she quit her job?

We use this expression to give new or further information about something.

You can use this phrase in ………… language.
 Spoken
 Formal
 Informal

Example 1
A: Is this seat taken?
B: Not at all.
A: Thanks. By the way, I’m John.

Example 2
A: I just met Mary on her way home.
B: By the way, did you know she quit her job?

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