third time pays for all

third time pays for all

proverb Success is more enjoyable, and more likely to happen, after initial failures. I know you're worried about failing this test again, but keep in mind that the third time pays for all.
See also: all, pay, third, time
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • teach a man to fish
  • it takes a village
  • village
  • the best-laid plans
  • the best-laid plans go astray
  • the best-laid plans of mice and men
  • best-laid plans go astray, the
  • be the spice of life
  • better bend than break
  • an ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit
References in periodicals archive
"Third time pays for all," the hobbit Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) is fond of saying in Tolkien's novel, and much the same might be said of the "Hobbit" films themselves.
This 'Hobbit' dwarfs the rest
Looks like we may have to give it another chance but it may be that third time pays for all given the emphasis on environmental correctness from the new administration, not only as the right thing to do for the planet, but as a key to turning the economy around.
... And a look at the year ahead
The Bank of Japan proved that the third time pays for all Wednesday as it increased its key rate following its lack of action in December and January, but BOJ watchers say the bank needs to brush up on its communication skills to weather challenges ahead in tightening its credit grip further.
FOCUS: BOJ needs better communication skills for future rate hikes