I have a bridge to sell you

This phrase came about after a Con-man by the man of George C. Parker sold the Brooklyn Bridge twice a week for 30 years.

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Person 1: Hey I hear the Earth is a Globe.

Person 2: OH Yeah? I have a bridge to sell you /I have a bridge, do you want to buy it?

by JohnnyReaper May 21, 2016

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.

by Zombie Assassin August 19, 2017

golden gate george washinton bridge

When you lie on your back between the chair and the ottoman and your lover straddles you and pees on you while reading the sunday new york times newspaper

I look forward to sundays when my baby delivers the golden gate bridge and a bagel with lox and cream cheese

by djo December 19, 2004

lose the bay bridge series

To commit suicide by jumping off the Bay Bridge.

Stiv was a psychotic suicidal douche so he decided to lose the bay bridge series

by Downvoting Victim October 09, 2006

Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge

Referred to as the "Q Bridge" by locals, a bridge in New Haven that separates Little Italy from Africa.

Person on Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge: "Once we get out of this bumper-to-bumper traffic, we'll be in Africa!"

by PersonFromNewHaven July 11, 2008

i have a bridge to sell you

A phrase of unknown origin which one would say to a person who believes something that is unbelievable.

Person 1:"Marijuana is illegal because it's bad for you."

Person 2: "If you believe that, I have a bridge to sell you."

by Scratch4416 September 14, 2013

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."

by fiest April 16, 2010