Grammar fix

temporary solution

short-term fix

A way of dealing with a problem for now, but not a permanent answer.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

Using a fan is only a temporary solution to the heat until the air conditioner is fixed.daily life
In my opinion, increasing public transport is only a temporary solution to traffic problems. A long-term plan is needed to really solve the issue.IELTS speaking

Pattern: a/the temporary solution (to something)

WrongIt's a temporal solution.

RightIt's a temporary solution.

'Temporary' (short-lasting), not 'temporal' (to do with time/grammar).

Patterna/the temporary solution (to something)

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff This constitutes a provisional remedy of limited duration.

Natural It's just a temporary solution.

Natural; 'a provisional remedy of limited duration' is formal padding.

Words that usually travel with it.

Compare with 'permanent solution', which means a fix that lasts.