мимохо́дом
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- 1.
on the way, while passing by, in passing
Он мимохо́дом загляну́л в магази́н.
He dropped into the shop on his way.
Literal sense: doing something without making a special trip.
- 2.
in passing, casually, by the way
Она́ мимохо́дом упомяну́ла о своём отъе́зде.
She mentioned her departure in passing.
Figurative: of remarks made without emphasis.
Usage info
Он что-то сказал мне вчера мимоходом. - He said something to me the other day in passing.
Examples
Он мимоходом поздоровался с соседом.
He said hello to the neighbor in passing.
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