“Cross that bridge when you come to it”
Definition
Deal with a problem when it happens, not before.
Examples
Examples
“Don’t worry about next month—let’s cross that bridge when we come to it.”
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- What does "Cross that bridge when you come to it" mean?
- "Cross that bridge when you come to it" means deal with a problem when it happens, not before..
- How do you use "Cross that bridge when you come to it" in a sentence?
- Example: "Don’t worry about next month—let’s cross that bridge when we come to it."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Cross that bridge when you come to it"?
- Разберёмся, когда дойдём до этого. / Խնդիրը լուծել, երբ ժամանակը գա (ոչ թե նախօրոք անհանգստանալ)։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.