cross that bridge when one comes to it

idiom

: to not worry about a possible problem until it actually happens
I don't know how we'll pay the bills if you quit your job, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.

Dictionary Entries Near cross that bridge when one comes to it

cross tau

cross that bridge when one comes to it

cross the line

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“Cross that bridge when one comes to it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross%20that%20bridge%20when%20one%20comes%20to%20it. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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