third time's a charm

third time's a charm

The belief or hope that the third attempt at something will be successful. Primarily heard in US. I hope the third time's a charm—I've already failed this test twice already!
See also: charm, third
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • third time lucky
  • live in hope
  • live in hope of
  • live in hope of (something)
  • live in hope(s)
  • hope against hope, to
  • not a hope
  • if it were not for hope, the heart would break
  • hope springs eternal
  • (I) hope to see you again (soon/sometime)