2007-01-23 05:20:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It means: don't worry (unnecessarily) about things before they happen; your fears just may be groundless. It doesn't mean live recklessly. But it's important is to live in the present and not spend (waste?) time worrying about stuff until you have to.
So, take your time, live a healthy, careful life and deal with things as they come up.
And, if you do eventually come to a bridge which must be crossed -- you can always burn it behind you (from another saying which actually is "don't burn your bridges behind you" -- you may need to backtrack!).
Good luck!
2007-01-23 05:42:39 · answer #1 · answered by pat z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meaning:
You use this proverb to tell someone not to worry about something until it actually happens.
People often say "I/We will cross that bridge when I/we come to it" to mean they will not worry about the particular possible problem until it actually appears.
Example:
A: Our proposal is ready, but what if the committee doesn't accept it?
B: Don't cross your bridges before you come to them. We will see what happens then.
A (woman): I'll introduce you to my parents tonight.
B (the woman's boyfriend): Okay.., but they might not like me.
A: Don't worry. We'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
2007-01-23 05:32:12 · answer #2 · answered by sage seeker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't do something that could prove to be unneccessary in the end. eg you might find that istead of having to cross the bridge the road you choose leads round the obstacle.
2007-01-23 05:32:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that a person should deal with the matter at hand before tackling matters that have not, and may not occur. Concentrate on the now.
2007-01-23 05:59:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same as "don't count your chickens before they hatch" I imagine. Nothing is a given, so don't think you as guaranteed anything until you actually have it in your hand. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
2007-01-23 05:24:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't plan things take things as they come and cross that bridge when you come to it
2007-01-23 05:24:42 · answer #6 · answered by Diddley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry or fret before the fact.
2007-01-23 06:39:39 · answer #7 · answered by I am Sunshine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means don't run before you can walk.
Don't count your chickens before they hatch..
2007-01-23 05:24:44 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
same as look before you leap. don't try to walk before you can crawl. it means take your time.
2007-01-23 05:25:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't anticipate problems as they may never happen
2007-01-23 05:24:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋