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
Klementyna	kle-men-TI-nah	Polish
Ballard	['bæləd]
Columba	ko-LOOM-ba (Late Roman), kə-LUM-bə (English)	Late Roman
Balchin	['bɔ:ltʃin]
Nudd	-	Welsh Mythology
SynnÖVe	-	Swedish