one more strike and (one's) out
one more strike and (one's) out
One more mistake, transgression, or infraction will lead to one's failure or dismissal. He's already been reprimanded twice for coming into work late. One more strike and he's out. The school takes truancy very seriously, Sarah. Just one more strike and you're out.
See also: and, more, one, out, strike
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- one strike, (and) you're out
- blot (one's) copy book
- blot your copybook
- copybook
- punish (someone or oneself) for (something)
- punish for
- nail (one) to the wall
- nail somebody to the wall
- nail someone to the wall
- pin on