being

for the time being

if you describe how a situation will be for the time being, you mean it will be like that for a period of time, but may change in the future. You can stay with us for the time being. We've decided to do without a car for the time being.

See also: time

(all) other things being equal

if everything happens as you expect it to happen. All things being equal, I should be home by Thursday.

See also: equal, other, thing

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for the time being

at this time. This is probably about as good a deal as we're going to get, at least for the time being.

for the present

See also: time

(all) other things being equal

if in all other ways two situations are the same or similar. All other things being equal, a professor can get higher ratings from students by giving higher grades.

Usage notes: also used in the form all things being equal: All things being equal, children are better off having both a mother and father in the home.Most freq form is "all other things being equal"--SL, 2/03

See also: equal, other, thing