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

“We see a heightened focus on value, particularly for middle- and lower-income consumers. Cost of living and housing pressures are reshaping spending patterns, and value is a core expectation that is here to stay,” Harmening said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We need to find a way to allow people who grew up here to stay here," acknowledges Samuels, "while also allowing people who want to come here to start a business or launch their career to do so. And that's not easy."

From Barron's

But there are growing questions about whether the challenges he is facing could be here to stay.

From BBC

There’s no more second-guessing whether the bots are here to stay.

From The Wall Street Journal

Are wetter winters and frequent flooding here to stay?

From BBC