third time lucky



third time lucky

The belief or hope that the third attempt at something will be successful. Primarily heard in UK. I hope to make it third time lucky after failing this test twice already!
See also: lucky, third, time

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Cumhur-Turkish
Gull-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Aldina (1)-Portuguese
Gallchobhar-Irish (Rare)
Quetzalcoatlkwet-səl-KWAH-təl (English)Aztec and Toltec Mythology
CesÁRia-Portuguese