he'd cross that bridge when he came to it.

[Kati Svaby]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #327 "English Slang Idioms (48)", question 2

He was worried about passing his final exam, but it was only the third week into the semester now, so he'd cross that ......... when he came to it.

(a) river
(b) bridge
(c) bun
(d) wire

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #327 "English Slang Idioms (48)", answer 2

He was worried about passing his final exam, but it was only the third week into the semester now, so he'd cross that bridge when he came to it.

Correct answer: (b) bridge
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...cross that bridge when he came to it.
This saying means: to solve a problem when you meet it.
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