for the time being

/fɔr ðə taɪm ˈbiɪŋ/
/fɔ ðə taɪm ˈbiɪŋ/
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Definitions of for the time being
  1. adverb
    temporarily
    “we'll stop for the time being”
    synonyms: for the moment
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