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
Agnar	-	Norwegian, Icelandic
Scott	SKAHT	English, Scottish
Gavriel	-	Hebrew
Elfriede	el-FREE-də	German
Neofit	-	Bulgarian, Macedonian
ŠIme	-	Croatian