second bite of the cherry



second bite of the cherry

A second chance or opportunity. Primarily heard in UK. Since a large percentage of her students failed the calculus exam, the teacher decided to give them a second bite of the cherry by allowing them to take the test again.
See also: bite, cherry, of, second

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Torquil-Scottish
Idir-Northern African, Berber
LaurenȚIulow-REN-tsyooRomanian
Athina-Greek
ChantÉ-English (Modern)
TrinaTREE-nəEnglish