Third time's the charm
Meaning: Persistence through repeated attempts eventually succeeds where earlier tries failed.
Origin: The belief that three is a lucky number runs through folklore and fairy tales. The phrase itself dates from the early 19th century; Americans say "third time's the charm," and the British "third time lucky."
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