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third time's a charm

third time's a charm is the alternative form of third time is the charm.

Meaning of third time is the charm

Proverb

third time is a charm

  1. (US) One is sure to succeed at a task or event on the third try.

Questions about third time's a charm

What is third time's a charm the alternative form of?
Third time's a charm is the alternative form of third time is the charm.

Words near third time's a charm in the dictionary

  1. third string
  2. third strings
  3. third time is the charm
  4. third time lucky
  5. third time pays for all
  6. third time's a charm
  7. third time's the charm
  8. third to last
  9. third toe
  10. third toes
  11. third tonsil

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