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)

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we'll burn the bridge when we get there...

An alternative version of the slang "we'll cross the bridge when we get there", means pessimistically delaying a reaction to an impending situation.

Driving to the mall...
Joe Blow: Do we eat at Taco Bell or that Chinese place that you like?
Jane Shane: We'll burn the bridge when we get there...

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