cross that bridge later

cross that bridge later

To deal with a problem, issue, or situation at another point in time. It is recommended especially when the issue is not problematic at the moment. A: "Users might not like having their personal data given to advertisers." B: "We'll cross that bridge later, let's just get the website up and running for now."
See also: bridge, cross, later, that
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • at issue
  • issue
  • take a stand on
  • take a stand on (something)
  • take issue
  • a red herring
  • red herring
  • cast an eye on (something)
  • cast an eye on something
  • join issue
References in periodicals archive
"If we can take it on to next season there will be big challenges ahead, but we will cross that bridge later."
Football: DO MEAFAVOUR! Neil Lennon on the night he can make his title dream come true 'I don't care about Rangers - I want to win title for us and our fans'
'If the pitch doesn't get the votes we need then we will just have to cross that bridge later on.'
Football: Yorkston: No turf luck for Pars
Mom says if it's not one guy it's another, think of them as interchangeable scrabble squares, a's and b's, if you get a q well then we'll cross that bridge later on, otherwise stay put, wait for the moon to cross the black window: you'll notice a white dot or two, that's the sign we want --
Cooking the geography of distance
Kylie, 36, said: 'If people want to go under the knife, good luck to them, I'll cross that bridge later.
The Razz: KYLIE: MY NIP/TUCK WORRIES; Pressure worries singer