Bridge Idioms and Their Meanings

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Burn bridges

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To ruin a past relationship, in a way that that relationship no longer exists or is useful

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Cross That Bridge

Back

To postpone dealing with a potential problem until it comes, rather than worrying about it beforehand

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All Water Under The Bridge

Back

It happened and cannot be changed, so there is no point in worrying about it any more

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Build (some) Bridges

Back

To improve or establish connections and relationships, especially between people who may have been separated or have different perspectives.

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Bridge the Gap

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To connect two things or to make the difference between them smaller

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Don't Burn Your Bridges

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To avoid damaging a relationship or situation that you might need in the future