plural of bridging plate

A metal plate used to bridge a gap between a lorry or truck and a loading bay (or between two vehicles) for loading and unloading purposes.

To be formally, but not actually, equal under the law, due to circumstances being ignored.

(chiefly imperative, colloquial) To cease worrying or complaining about something and move on.

(chiefly UK) Never-ending; said of a task which will never be completed due to the perpetual cycle of having to recommence as soon as one has reached the end, or of efforts that are in vain because of this.

(idiomatic) To deal with a problem or situation only if and when it arises.

To worry about a future situation despite being as yet unable to act on it.

Alternative form of cross that bridge when one comes to it

Alternative form of cross that bridge when one comes to it

(idiomatic, US) An indirect way of expressing someone is gullible.