in passing
1
incidentally; in the course of doing something else
Synonyms:
2
briefly mentioning a topic, idea, or something similar without providing extensive attention or elaboration
- She mentioned the idea in passing during the meeting.
- In passing, he commented on the beautiful weather.
- The professor brought up a relevant point in passing.
- While chatting, they discussed the topic in passing.
- In passing, the speaker acknowledged the contributions of the team.