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burns that bridge when one comes to it

burns that bridge when one comes to it is the third-person singular simple present indicative of burn that bridge when one comes to it.

Meaning of burn that bridge when one comes to it

Verb

burn that bridge when one comes to it (third-person singular simple present burns that bridge when one comes to it, present participle burning that bridge when one comes to it, simple past and past participle burned that bridge when one came to it or burnt that bridge when one came to it)

  1. (idiomatic) To anticipate dealing with a problem or situation either by acting in a manner that alienates or cuts ties with others, or merely with the expectation of encountering trouble.
    • That takes care of Kay. As for the man, I'll burn that bridge when I come to it.1941, Frank Leslie eds. et al., The American Magazine, volume 132, page 44

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Burns that bridge when one comes to it is the third-person singular simple present indicative of burn that bridge when one comes to it.

Words near burns that bridge when one comes to it in the dictionary

  1. burns someone's ears
  2. Burns stanza
  3. Burns stanzas
  4. Burns supper
  5. Burns suppers
  6. burns that bridge when one comes to it
  7. burns the candle at both ends
  8. burns the coal
  9. burns the midnight oil
  10. burns the roof
  11. burns the water

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