(idiomatic) To anticipate dealing with a problem or situation by acting in a manner that alienates or cuts ties with others.

Small gestures of help and kindness matter more than costly and exorbitant bestowals.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cross that bridge when one comes to it

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of burn that bridge when one comes to it

present participle of cross that bridge when one comes to it

present participle of burn that bridge when one comes to it

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of come from a Cracker Jack box

(idiomatic, slang) To obtain or retrieve an object that is useless, cheap or fake.

A patient seeker will be satisfied in due time; patience is a virtue.

(dated) A patient person will be satisfied in due time; patience is a virtue.