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100 Phrases to Use Instead of “By the way”

April 29, 2026

100 Phrases to Use Instead of

No. Item Definition
1. A friendly reminder Used to remind politely.
2. A quick heads-up Used to warn or inform briefly.
3. A quick reminder Used to remind briefly.
4. About that Used to introduce that topic.
5. About this Used to introduce this topic.
6. Actually, about that Used to introduce a related point.
7. Actually, incidentally Used to add a side point.
8. Actually, one more thing Used to add an extra point.
9. Also, as an aside Used to add a side remark.
10. Also, before I forget Used to add something important.
11. Also, for the record Used to state something clearly.
12. Also, incidentally Used to add a side point.
13. Also, just so you know Used to add helpful information.
14. Also, speaking of which Used to link to a related topic.
15. Also, that reminds me Used to add a remembered point.
16. And also Used to add another point.
17. Another detail Used to add another detail.
18. Another note Used to add another note.
19. Another point Used to add another point.
20. Another thing Used to add another point.
21. Another thought Used to add another thought.
22. As a quick aside Used to add a brief aside.
23. As a side remark Used to add a brief comment.
24. As an aside Used to add a side remark.
25. As for that Used to shift to that topic.
26. As for the other thing Used to shift to another topic.
27. As it happens Used to add a relevant detail.
28. Be that as it may Used to shift despite that.
29. Before I forget Used to add something important.
30. Before we move on Adding something before continuing.
31. By the by Used to introduce an aside.
32. Can I add something? Asking to insert an extra point.
33. Changing the subject Used to shift to a new topic.
34. Come to that Adding a related thought.
35. Come to think of it Used to add a new thought.
36. For good measure Adding something extra for completeness.
37. For that matter Broadening or extending the point.
38. For the record Used to state something clearly.
39. For what it’s worth Used to add a modest point.
40. For your information Used to add factual information.
41. Funny you should mention it Linking to a timely thought.
42. I should add Introducing an additional point.
43. In any case Used to shift or conclude.
44. In passing Mentioned briefly as an aside.
45. Incidentally, though Used to add a side point.
46. It just occurred to me Used to add a new thought.
47. It occurs to me Used to add a thought.
48. It reminds me Used to introduce a related memory.
49. It’s worth noting Used to flag an important detail.
50. Just a heads-up Used to give advance notice.
51. Just a quick note Used to add brief information.
52. Just a reminder Used to remind someone.
53. Just so you know Used to add helpful information.
54. Just to add Adding a small extra point.
55. Not to digress, but Signaling a brief tangent.
56. Now that we’re here Used to add another point.
57. Now that you mention it Used to add a related thought.
58. Oh, and Adding an afterthought.
59. On a different note Used to change the topic.
60. On a related note Used to shift to something connected.
61. On another note Used to shift topics.
62. On that note Used to transition to a point.
63. On the subject Used to introduce a topic.
64. On this point Used to introduce this point.
65. One last thing Used to add a final point.
66. One more thing Used to add an extra point.
67. One other thing Used to add another point.
68. Quick aside Used to introduce a short aside.
69. Quick note Used to introduce a short note.
70. Quick point Used to introduce a short point.
71. Regarding that Used to refer back to it.
72. Regarding this Used to refer to this.
73. Since we’re here Used to add another point.
74. Since we’re on it Used to continue the topic.
75. Since we’re talking about it Used to continue the topic.
76. Since you asked Used to introduce an explanation.
77. Since you brought it up Used to continue that topic.
78. Since you mention it Used to add a related thought.
79. Speaking of that topic Used to link to that topic.
80. Speaking of which Used to link to a related topic.
81. Switching gears Used to move to a new topic.
82. That brings to mind Used to introduce a related thought.
83. That calls to mind Used to introduce a related thought.
84. That jogs my memory Used to introduce a remembered point.
85. That just occurred to me Used to add a new thought.
86. That makes me think Used to introduce a related thought.
87. That reminds me Used to introduce a remembered point.
88. That said Used to add a contrasting point.
89. This reminds me Used to introduce a related memory.
90. To change the subject Used to shift to a new topic.
91. To digress for a moment Introducing a short tangent.
92. While I have you Used to add another point.
93. While I’m thinking of it Used to add a remembered detail.
94. While I’ve got you Used to add another point.
95. While it’s fresh Used to add something timely.
96. While it’s on my mind Used to add a remembered point.
97. While we’re at it Used to add another point.
98. While we’re here Used to add another point.
99. While we’re on the subject Used to continue the topic.
100. Worth noting Used to flag an important detail.

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