Bridge
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Cultural Icon
Some bridges can be historical landmarks or symbols of cities. The Golden Gate Bridge is an icon of San Francisco.
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Metaphorical Use
Bridges often represent connections or transitions in literature and speech. The teacher used bridges as a metaphor for overcoming obstacles.
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Idiomatic Expressions
'Cross that bridge when you come to it' means deal with a problem if and when it arises. Don't worry about next year's challenges; we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.