burn that bridge once we cross it

To accept that making a difficult decision in the near future will potentially have negative consequences. Used specifically for putting off such decisions until absolutely necessary while remaining on the current course that will ultimately lead to such a decision to be made. Thus, showing no weakness by being indecisive.

Giles: But you know that releasing this analysis could lead to a challenge from the board of directors?
Jake: Yes, but we will burn that bridge once we cross it.

burn that bridge once we cross it by Zombie Assassin August 19, 2017

I'll burn that bridge when I get to it. 

A combination of "I'll cross that bridge when I get to it." and the old addage, "don't burn your bridges". Meaning that you haven't yet arrived at a life obstacle, but you're sure you'll mess it up when you do.

"Hey man, did you figure out how to break the news to Kim that she's got herpes?"
"Nah, I'll burn that bridge when I get to it."

I'll burn that bridge when I get to it. by fiest April 19, 2010

I'll burn that bridge when I get there

Having clear vision of a unavoidable and bad decision on the horizon and agreeing to wait for the catastrophe rather than rush it.

"When grandma finds out I'm living with a woman shes gonna know I'm a lesbian, but I'll burn that bridge when I get there"

I'll burn that bridge when I get there by luckylittleme June 18, 2009

We'll burn that bridge when we get there. 

A saying that is usually percieved as a malaphor, but can be used to describe the determined yet patient way of getting things done. The meaning could be explained as "we'll come to the bridge, cross it, burn it and move on."

"Have you started studying for finals? There are three of them for three days in a row."

"Nope only for the first one. The rest... Well, we'll burn that bridge when we get there."

(meaning one at a time)

We'll burn that bridge when we get there. by hrckanja July 14, 2016