To do nothing about a problem or a situation that needs dealing with.
Every day the crisis worsens and yet the government seems content to sit on its hands.
To not worry about a possible problem until it actually happens.
I don't know how we'll pay the bills if you quit your job, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
The phrase “the devil is in the details” implies that things can go wrong if one does not pay careful attention to the small elements of a larger undertaking.
The idiom "the stars aligned" refers to a situation where everything comes together perfectly, as if by fate or destiny. It is often used to describe coincidences or a series of events that lead to a favorable outcome.
The phrase "yanking your chain" is commonly used to indicate that someone is teasing or playing a prank on someone else.
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In 2024, the number of babies born in South Korea increased for the first time in nine years. The change is welcome news for a country that is dealing with serious population problems.