give (someone) a second chance
give (someone) a second chance
To allow someone another opportunity to do something or to prove their ability or worth. I know I really messed up that last account, but please, give me a second chance! Although she was furious at John for his infidelity, she decided to give him a second chance. My professor gave me a second chance to complete my exams after she found out I'd been struggling with depression.
See also: chance, give, second
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- give (someone) another chance
- prove (something) to (one)
- prove to
- prove out
- mess
- mess over
- mess someone over
- build a case
- hold (someone) in good stead
- stead