Cross that bridge when you come to it

Meaning: Deal with problems only when they arise.

Origin: English proverb popularized by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in the 19th century.

Translations

• French: Chaque chose en son temps (literally: Each thing in its time)
• Spanish: No te preocupes hasta que llegue el momento (literally: Don't worry until the moment arrives)
• Japanese: その時はその時 (Sono toki wa sono toki) (literally: That time is that time)

More proverbs about Wisdom

• All roads lead to Rome — There are many ways to reach the same goal.
• You're never too old to learn — Learning is a lifelong process.
• There's no such thing as a free lunch — Everything has a hidden cost.
• Hope for the best, prepare for the worst — Optimism should be balanced with practical preparation.
• Don't make a mountain out of a molehill — Don't exaggerate small problems.
• The grass withers, but the flower fades — All worldly things are temporary.

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