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We’Ll Cross That Bridge

The idiom "we'll cross that bridge when we come to it" means that we will deal with a problem or challenge when it arises, rather than worrying about it in advance. It suggests that we should focus on the present and not worry too much about the future.

For example, if you are planning a trip with your friends, but you are not sure if you will have enough money to cover all the expenses, you might say, "Let's not worry about the money now. We'll cross that bridge when we come to it."

This idiom is often used to encourage people to stay calm and not get too anxious about things that may or may not happen in the future. It is a way of saying that we should deal with problems as they arise, rather than worrying about them in advance.


The usage of the idiom 'We’Ll Cross That Bridge' in a sentence

• "I'm worried about the math test tomorrow, but we'll cross that bridge when we get there."

• "I'm nervous about starting a new job, but I know I'll figure it out. We'll cross that bridge when we get to it."

• "I'm concerned about the potential risks of investing in the stock market, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it."

• "I'm aware that there may be unforeseen challenges in starting a business, but we'll cross that bridge when we get there."

• "I'm not sure how we'll afford a trip to Europe, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it."

• "I understand that moving to a new country can be difficult, but I'm confident we'll cross that bridge and adapt to our new environment."

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