give (someone) a second chance

To allow someone another opportunity to do something or to prove his or her 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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Unique	yuw-NEEK	English (Modern)
Algar	AL-gar	English (Rare)
Niloufar	-	Persian
Brain	[brein]
PÁL	PAHL	Hungarian
Elpidio	-	Italian, Spanish, Portuguese