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Bridge

usgb/brɪdʒ/Volume
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Some bridges can be historical landmarks or symbols of cities.

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The Golden Gate Bridge is an icon of San Francisco.
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Metaphorical Use

Bridges often represent connections or transitions in literature and speech.

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The teacher used bridges as a metaphor for overcoming obstacles.
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Idiomatic Expressions

'Cross that bridge when you come to it' means deal with a problem if and when it arises.

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Don't worry about next year's challenges; we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
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