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The following 28 entries include the term by the.
by the by
phraseby the head
phrase: drawing the greater depth of water forward
by the heels
phrase: in a tight grip
by the numbers
phrase: in unison to a specific count or cadence
by the rules
phrase: in the way that is most common, expected, and acceptable
by the same token
phrase: for the same reason
by the seat of one's pants
phrase: using experience and intuition rather than mechanical aids or formal theory
by the skin of one's teeth
phrase: by a very narrow margin
by the way
phrase: by way of interjection or digression : incidentally
by the wayside
phrase: out of consideration : into a condition of neglect or disuse —usually used with fall
go by the board
phrase: to be carried over a ship's side
gill-go-by-the-ground
nounJack-by-the-hedge
nountenancy by the rod
trial by the country
: trial by a jury chosen from the country or vicinity
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