third time's the 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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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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