in passing

• Wird verwendet, um anzugeben, dass etwas nur kurz oder beiläufig erwähnt wird, während ein anderes Thema im Mittelpunkt steht, und nicht der Hauptgegenstand des Gesprächs ist.

An expression used to indicate that something is mentioned briefly or casually while discussing another topic, without being the main focus.

1. Briefly or casuallyB2formal

   Mentioned or done while discussing something else, not as the main topic.

   Nebenbei bemerkt

   • He mentioned the new policy in passing during the meeting.
   • She noted in passing that the deadline had been extended.
   • The author only referred to the event in passing.