by the

by the (unit)

For each unit, as of items sold in this manner. How much does this meat cost by the pound?
See also: by

by the by

Incidentally; on a side note; by the way. An interjection meant to casually introduce or emphasize additional information in the conversation. Sometimes, though less commonly, written as "by the bye." By the by, I remembered where I left my keys, in case you were wondering. Beckett was an amazing playwright. There's a lecture on his work tomorrow, by the by.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

by the

bye/by
By the way; incidentally.
See also: by
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • by the by
  • by the bye
  • by the way
  • à la
  • la
  • all manner of
  • all manner of somebody/something
  • in a manner of speaking
  • manner
  • as a side note