for the time being
Temporarily; for now; until later; until the situation changes; in an indefinite period of time.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I will stay here for the time being.”
“The office is under renovation, so we are working from home for the time being.”
“Although the committee reached a consensus on the new policy, they decided to maintain the existing regulations for the time being to ensure a smooth transition.”
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a week is a long time in politics
In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.
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about time
Far past the desired time.
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any time now
Very soon.
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any time soon
soon
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better luck next time
Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.
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bide one's time
To wait, especially for a suitable opportunity.
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borrowed time
A period of time whose precise duration is not known but which can be expected to be quite limited, and at the end of which one's situation, benefits, or opportunities will be entirely terminated.
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burn time
To waste time unnecessarily.
Last updated August 10, 2026