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Idioms & Expressions
Cross that bridge when we come to it
Postponing worry about future problems
Literal Meaning
To physically traverse or interact with a bridge when one reaches it
Actual Meaning
Deal with a problem when it actually happens, not before
Examples in Context

'What if it fails?' 'We'll cross that bridge when we come to it.'

Helpful Tips
  • 1Don't borrow trouble
  • 2Focus on present
  • 3Future problems may not happen
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
address it later
deal with it when it arises
handle it at the right time
tackle it as it comes
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