for the time being

IPA/fəðə tˈaɪm bˈiːɪŋ/
IPA/fɚðə tˈaɪm bˈiːɪŋ/

for the time being — idiom

1. for a short period from now, with the understanding or expectation that the situ

1.慣用語B1
釋義

for a short period from now, with the understanding or expectation that the situation will change later — used when a temporary arrangement replaces a final or permanent one.

例句

Mateo lives with his parents for the time being while looking for an apartment.

lives with his parents for the time being while

The school closed the gym for the time being after the storm damaged the roof.

closed the gym for the time being after

同義詞
  • for now

    slightly more informal; used in everyday speech

  • temporarily

    an adverb rather than a phrase; can sound more formal

  • for the moment

    suggests an even shorter duration than 'for the time being'

  • in the meantime

    focuses on the interval before something else happens

反義詞
  • permanently

    the opposite idea — lasting without end

  • for good

    informal phrase meaning 'forever' or 'permanently'

文法句型

for the time being — at the end or beginning of a clause

用法筆記

Typically placed at the end of a clause. The phrase is fixed — never drop the article 'the' (❌ 'for time being') and never change it to 'for the time.' Can be used in both casual conversation and formal writing.

常見錯誤

❌I am staying here for time being.
✅I am staying here for the time being.
💡The article 'the' is required before 'time being'; never omit it.
❌Can you wait for the time?' (meaning temporarily).
✅Can you wait for the time being?
💡Dropping 'being' changes the meaning completely or makes the sentence ungrammatical.