for the moment

Idioms and Phrases

Also, for the present ; for the time being . Temporarily, during the period under consideration, for now. For example, For the moment I am tied up, but I'll get to it next week , or This room arrangement will do for the present , or Jim will act as secretary for the time being . The first term dates from the late 1800s, the first variant from the mid-1500s, and the second variant from the late 1400s.

Example Sentences

A number of carmakers are already struggling to meet their targets, although there are flexible mechanisms built into the rules which should allow them to avoid fines for the moment.

From BBC

Or, just maybe, it was all a mirage, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and one of its greatest players still lurking, waiting for the moment to strike.

From Los Angeles Times

"While his role in the Department of Government Efficiency will be a more informal one, there’s no doubt that he’s got Trump ear - at least for the moment."

From BBC

In the build-up to this year’s World Series, there was no cliché too excessive for the moment.

From Los Angeles Times

As the days after the initial indictment have stretched into weeks, Adams seems to have weathered the storm, at least for the moment.

From Salon

Related Words

• interim