third time is the charm
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: third time's a charm · third time's the charm · three times a charm
Meaning · English
One is sure to succeed at a task or event on the third try.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Người ta chắc chắn sẽ thành công trong một nhiệm vụ hoặc sự kiện vào lần thứ ba
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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 “third time is the charm” mean?
One is sure to succeed at a task or event on the third try.
Is “third time is the charm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.