For The Nonce Meaning

For The Nonce is an idiom. The meaning of this idiom is (idiomatic) For the time being, with the expectation that the situation may change.. Explore more Idiom Meanings.

For The Nonce

(idiomatic) For the time being, with the expectation that the situation may change.

Example :   That will do for the nonce, but we'll need a better answer for the long term.1922, James Joyce, Ulysses, Episode 16  For the nonce he was rather nonplussed but inasmuch as the duty plainly devolved upon him to take some measures on the subject he pondered suitable ways and means during which Stephen repeatedly yawned.

Meaning of For The Nonce

For The Nonce is an idiom. It is one of the most commonly used expressions in English writings. For The Nonce stands for (idiomatic) For the time being, with the expectation that the situation may change.. Explore Urdupoint to find out more popular Idioms and Idiom Meanings, to amplify your writings

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