Idiom

Third times a charm

What does "Third times a charm" mean?

The third try is often successful.

Originated in Ireland in the 1830s and was later adopted in American speech.

Meaning The third try is often successful.

Usage Worldwide, but more common in the USA than elsewhere.

Example

Have you noticed that, in TV dramas, when the police try a lock with a set of keys it's always the third that works. They must think third times a charm.

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