third time's the charm

third time's the charm

The belief or hope that the third attempt at something will be successful. I've already failed this test twice already, so hopefully the third time's the charm. A: "Try turning the generator on again." B: "OK, here we go. Third time's the charm!"
See also: charm, third
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

third time's the charm

Prov. The third time you try to do something, it will work. Jill: I've called Miriam twice, but she doesn't answer her phone. Jane: Try again. The third time's the charm.
See also: charm, third
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • choir
  • preach to the
  • preach to the choir
  • preach to the converted
  • has come and gone
  • have come and gone
  • go the round
  • go the round(s)
  • for good reason
  • a fait accompli
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