Cross that bridge when you come to it

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Deal with a problem only when it happens, not worrying about it in advance.

You might fail the class, but if it happens, you'll cross that bridge when you come to it.
Visual representation of "cross that bridge when you come to it" - Deal with a problem only when it happens, not worrying about it in advance.

Often appears as...

  • if it happens
  • we will cross that bridge when we come to it

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Future Uncertainty

Use when an outcome is uncertain and you prefer to wait before taking action or worrying.

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If we don't get the funding, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
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Not Immediate

Suggests that the issue isn't urgent and can be dealt with at a later time.

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We might run out of supplies, but let's cross that bridge when we come to it.
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Emotional Relief

Can be used to calm someone who is worrying unnecessarily about a future problem.

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Don't stress about the move now; we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
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