For the time being
Example: You can stay here for the time being until I return.
Definition
"For the time being" means temporarily or for now, referring to a situation or state that lasts only for a limited period until something changes. It indicates a provisional arrangement or condition that is not intended to be permanent.
Etymology
The phrase "for the time being" originates from the combination of 'for the time,' meaning during a certain period, and 'being,' derived from the verb 'to be,' referring to existence or presence. It has been used in English since the 16th century to express temporary states or conditions.
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"For the time being" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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