B2idiomtimeIELTS-friendly
for the time being
USUK
for now, until something changes
Signals that a situation is temporary. Common in announcements and emails.
In context
I'm living with my parents for the time being, until I find a flat.
For the time being, all classes will be held online.
More idioms about time
- around the clockall day and all night, without stopping
- at the last minuteat the latest possible time, just before something happens or must be done
- behind the timesold-fashioned; not using the newest ideas, methods or technology
- buy timeto delay something so that you have more time to prepare or decide
- in no timevery quickly or very soon