[cross] that bridge when {sb} [come|get] to it
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to not worry about something beforehand and deal with it whenever it happens
The origin of the idiom "cross that bridge when somebody comes to it" is uncertain, but it likely stems from the literal act of crossing a physical bridge, where one would approach and address obstacles as they arise rather than fretting over them beforehand. This expression is commonly used to convey the idea of focusing on present concerns and deferring worry or action regarding future uncertainties until they become unavoidable.
- Crossing that bridge when we get to it is how we move forward now knowing we can handle whatever comes in the future.
- He is the kind of pirate that lives on the edge and crosses that bridge when he gets to it.
- Martin asked what we'd do if our new company couldn't find good staff when we needed to expand, and I said we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
- The job interview is a week away, so I'm not worried about it yet—I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.
- We don't need to decide on our vacation plans now; let's cross that bridge when we get to it.