A good friend can be a bridge over troubled waters.
bridge over troubled waters
idiomSomeone or something that provides support, comfort, and a means to overcome difficult times.
During the difficult months after the accident, his family acted as a bridge over troubled waters for him.
In times of deep national crisis, the leader sought to serve as a bridge over troubled waters, offering stability and hope to a divided population.
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a bridge too far
A step or action that is too ambitious; an act of overreaching.
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bridge the gap
To serve as or create a connection between disconnected or disparate things.
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burn that bridge when one comes to it
To anticipate dealing with a problem or situation either by acting in a manner that alienates or cuts ties with others, or merely with the expectation of encountering trouble.
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cast one's bread upon the waters
To perform a kind deed or favor without the motivation of any immediate reward or benefit to oneself, though with the possibility of eventual future return.
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cross that bridge when one comes to it
To deal with a problem or situation only if and when it arises.
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fish in troubled waters
To try to take advantage of a confused or troubled situation.
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I have a bridge to sell you
An indirect way of expressing that the addressee is gullible.
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muddy the waters
To make something unclear and difficult to understand.