third time's a charm

== English == === Alternative forms === third time's the charm, three times a charm === Proverb === third time's a charm One is sure to succeed at a task or event on the third try. Synonym: third time lucky Coordinate term: what happens twice happens thrice ==== Usage notes ==== May jokingly be extended to fourth, fifth or higher numbers if success is not achieved on the third try. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== bad things come in threes good things come in threes