Example: We will cross that bridge when we come to it, no rush.
Definition
"To cross that bridge when one comes to it" means to deal with a problem or situation only when it actually happens, rather than worrying about it in advance. It encourages focusing on the present and postponing concerns about future difficulties until they are unavoidable.
Translations
ya veremos cuando llegue el momento
dat zien we dan wel ja
ja ho veurem quan arribi el moment
on verra le moment venu
die Brücke überqueren wenn man dazu kommt
Etymology
The phrase "to cross that bridge when one comes to it" originates from the literal idea of encountering a physical bridge on a journey. It suggests that one should not worry about crossing a bridge until it is directly in front of them. This expression has been used in English since at least the 19th century as a metaphor for deferring problems until necessary.
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"To cross that bridge when one comes to it" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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