cross the bridge

VERB

anticipate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assume await count on forecast foresee prepare for see

STRONG

conjecture divine entertain figure foretell prognosticate prophesy suppose visualize wait

WEAK

bargain for be afraid count chickens foretaste have a hunch hope for jump the gun look for look forward to plan on prevision promise oneself see coming see in the cards wait for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubt

WEAK

be amazed be surprised be unready

Example Sentences

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Along with her partner and two daughters, aged four and 14, the family first attempted to cross the bridge on 17 March.

From BBC • May 28, 2025

Turn right on South Bay Front after departing the ferry, then turn left onto Marine Avenue and cross the bridge to the mainland.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024

If Mexico holds firm, its border officials or police could turn back those ordered to cross the bridge.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2024

They cannot be seen from the 40 million vehicles that cross the bridge each year.

From New York Times • Nov. 5, 2023

I had to cross the bridge to get to my daughter’s office.

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer

cross the bridge

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