here to stay

Idioms  

1. Permanent or established, as in I'm afraid the uncertainty about energy costs is here to stay. [First half of 1900s]

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Example Sentences

With a positioning clear-out already behind markets, Deutsche Bank’s analyst Michael Hsueh thinks the bid from central banks is here to stay, and renewed demand from exchange-traded funds could see gold trade as high as $4,950/oz in 2026.

From MarketWatch

It adds: “It is obvious that in recent years the rivalry aspect has become more important. However, we must continue to engage with China. First, because of its influence in the world. Second, because China is here to stay.”

From Reuters

“Good news? Maybe not. It may mean people are getting used to higher inflation, which would be very bad news. The more people behave as if high inflation is here to stay, the likelier it is to stay. That would force the Federal Reserve to choose between inducing a potentially deep recession to force inflation lower, or giving up on its 2% inflation target,” he said.

From Washington Times

Nor should we feel triumphant, since the virus that causes COVID-19 is here to stay.

From Los Angeles Times

“Decarbonization is here to stay,” he said.

From New York Times