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by and by

means later, usually used be elderly filipinos
by and by we are going to have dinner so go set the table
by Weipanther June 11, 2006
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by the bye

Like "before I/we forget," "by the bye" means the speaker (or writer) is going to change the subject. It comes from "by" (meaning "near") "the bye" (the closing, where we say "goodbye.") So it means, "before we say bye, let me also tell you...."
"... and that's all I heard about Brenda and Eddie. By the bye, have you heard from Brenda's friend Billy?"
by Wordslinger for Hire November 27, 2013
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by genetics only

When a women is very manly in mannerisms, speech, and style of clothing but is indeed a woman because of body parts.
I am pretty sure Erin is the only woman who could kick my ass but she is a woman by genetics only.
by blitzone April 24, 2008
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By the surly beard of Mfrik!

By the surly beard of Mfrik is an exclamation that originated in The Eye of Argon. This phrase is sometimes used among geekier circles to convey astonishment, as a battle cry, or simply to show knowledge of geek fandoms.
Grignr: By the surly beard of Mfrik! The Eye of Argon is the worst short story ever published.
by The short blonde girl February 8, 2010
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by volume

Every year (economical,commercial)
Relate to economic
In the past, and by volume, it has historically been about commercial motivations.
by Alimdst101 October 30, 2018
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By Consent Virgin

A By Consent Virgin, is someone who has never had sex on their own will, meaning their virginity has been taken away by rape, but they still classify themselves as a virgin by consent. They have also never had sex before with consent which the term Virgin comes from.
Girl 1: I’m so sorry for what happened to you.
Girl 2: it’s ok, I’m still a *by consent virgin*
by Pizza Lover Girl June 23, 2020
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By the foreskin on my dick

A funnier and more extreme version of "By the skin of my teeth". Emphasizing a very close shave or a very narrow escape from danger.
"Phew, that was close. I literally survived that by the foreskin on my dick."
by ThDnMv June 14, 2023
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