three time's a/the charm

The belief or hope that the third attempt at something will be successful. I hope three time's a charm—I've already failed this test twice! A: "Try turning the generator on again." B: "OK, here we go. Three time's the charm!"

See also: charm, three

See also:

third time lucky
live in hope
live in hope of
live in hope of (something)
live in hope(s)
not a hope
on a hope and a prayer
hold on to a shred of hope
a shred of hope
cling to a shred of hope

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