cross the bridge
Walk the overpass
To cross the bridge is to deal with a situation when it arises rather than worrying about it prematurely.
The phrase appears almost exclusively in the negative: We'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
It advises against anticipating problems that may never materialize, suggesting patience over anxious planning.
Segment of text
- journeyTravel from place to place
- thresholdPoint of beginning
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- turning pointDecisive moment of change
new chapter · moving on · leaving behind · point of no return · departure · arrival · other side · destination
Something blocking the way
- hurdleBarrier to leap over
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- adversitySevere difficulty or suffering
- hardshipSuffering from difficult circumstances
struggle · overcome · confront · face · tackle · surmount · difficulty · impediment
Careful weighing of choices
- choiceAct of selecting
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- resolveFirmness of purpose
- judgmentReasoned decision-making capacity
postpone · defer · wait and see · procrastinate · premature · timing · readiness · preparation
State of awaiting something
- uncertaintyState of being unsure
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
- unknownNot yet discovered
- tomorrowThe day after today
eventuality · worry · anxiety · overthinking · planning · foresight · preparation · contingency
passage
Segment of text
turning point · new chapter · moving on · leaving behind · point of no return · departure · arrival · other side · destination · progress
obstacle
Something blocking the way
- hurdleBarrier to leap over
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- adversitySevere difficulty or suffering
hardship · struggle · overcome · confront · face · tackle · surmount · difficulty · impediment · setback
deliberation
Careful weighing of choices
- choiceAct of selecting
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- resolveFirmness of purpose
judgment · postpone · defer · wait and see · procrastinate · premature · timing · readiness · preparation · not yet
anticipation
State of awaiting something
- uncertaintyState of being unsure
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
- unknownNot yet discovered
tomorrow · eventuality · worry · anxiety · overthinking · planning · foresight · preparation · contingency · if and when
cross the bridgestay put
Remain in place
turn back · go back · retreat · stand still · hesitate
cross the bridgehedge your bets
Reduce risk by diversifying
sit on the fence · play it safe · wait and see · kick the can down the road
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