cross that bridge when one comes to it

Verb

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To deal with a problem or situation only if and when it arises.

Japanese Meaning

問題や状況が実際に生じたときに対処する / あらかじめ心配せず、問題が起こった場合にその場で判断する

We don't need to plan for every worst-case scenario now; we'll cross that bridge when one comes to it.

今はすべての最悪の事態に備える必要はありません。問題が実際に起きた時に対処します。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To deal with a problem or situation only if and when it arises.

crosses that bridge when one comes to it

（ present singular third-person ）

crossing that bridge when one comes to it

（ participle present ）

crossed that bridge when one came to it

（ participle past ）

crossed that bridge when one came to it

（ past ）