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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪn ˈpæsɪŋ/ · UK /ɪn ˈpɑːsɪŋ/
in passing means: If you mention something briefly while talking about something else, you mention it without discussing it much.
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If you mention something briefly while talking about something else, you mention it without discussing it much.
- She mentioned his name in passing.
- In passing, I asked whether the shop was still open.
- He noted in passing that his brother had moved abroad.
Questions about in passing
What does in passing mean?
If you mention something briefly while talking about something else, you mention it without discussing it much.
What is in passing in other languages?
Türkçe: laf arasında · Español: de pasada · Français: en passant · Deutsch: beiläufig · Italiano: di passaggio · 日本語: ついでに
How do you pronounce in passing?
In American English /ɪn ˈpæsɪŋ/; in British English /ɪn ˈpɑːsɪŋ/.
How do you use in passing in a sentence?
She mentioned his name in passing. In passing, I asked whether the shop was still open.
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