third time's a charm

A form of third time is the charm — One is sure to succeed at a task or event on the third try.

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Meanings

proverb
  1. alternativeAlternative form of third time is the charm.
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third time's a charm. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/third%20time's%20a%20charm

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“third time's a charm.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/third%20time's%20a%20charm. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “third time's a charm,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/third%20time's%20a%20charm.

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