in the meantime vs for the meantime

[Dianeganda]

hi. i hope someone can help. i just want to know which is appropriate to use. "in the meantime" or "for the meantime".

are both acceptable or is using the preposition "for" in this expression incorrect?

thank you.

[Kitosdad]

" in the meantime " is the more commonly used phrase Dianeganda.
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[Dianeganda]

so both are acceptable, but the prior is more commonly used. Thank you.