third time's a charm



third time's a charm

The belief or hope that the third attempt at something will be successful. Primarily heard in US. I hope the third time's a charm—I've already failed this test twice already!
See also: charm, third

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
TheseusTHEE-see-əs (English)Greek Mythology
Asturias[ə'stuəri:əs]
Judikael-Breton
Medley['medli]
DÁIreDAW-raIrish, Irish Mythology
Deziree-English (Rare)