Idiom
cross that bridge when one comes to it
Meaning
To deal with a problem or situation only if and when it arises.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Origin
The expression functions as a metaphor in which a train of thought encounters a bridge representing a specific problem. The idiom suggests that the bridge need not be crossed until the journey reaches it.
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