here to stay

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

Example Sentences

“The mean green team is not going anywhere. We are here to stay.”

From Los Angeles Times

“We’re here to stay. We’re not going anywhere. We’re going to affect this mission and secure the homeland.”

From Los Angeles Times

While the cadre of talent at VaVoom is here to stay, the Mayan is permanently closing its doors at the end of September after 35 years under its current management.

From Los Angeles Times

"I think influencer marketing is here to stay because it's an organic way of marketing," she says.

From BBC

With the cost of multiple streaming services already outstripping the much-maligned price of the cable bundle, ads on streaming are here to stay and will, no doubt, be increasing.

From Los Angeles Times