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third time's the charm

third time's the 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 the charm

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

Words near third time's the charm in the dictionary

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

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