good things come in threes
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
If a fortunate event has already occurred twice, a third fortunate event is likely to occur.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Nếu một sự kiện may mắn đã xảy ra hai lần, một sự kiện may mắn thứ ba có thể xảy ra
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “good things come in threes” mean?
If a fortunate event has already occurred twice, a third fortunate event is likely to occur.
Is “good things come in threes” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.