third time's a charm

Proverb

One is sure to succeed at a task or event on the third try.

Japanese Meaning

三度目の正直：最初の二回が失敗しても、三回目の試みで成功する可能性が高いという意味の諺。

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After two failed attempts to start the engine, I reminded myself of my father's saying 'third time's a charm' and tried once more, finally getting it to run.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

エンジンをかけようとして二回失敗した後、父がいつも言っていた三度目の正直を思い出してもう一度試したところ、とうとうエンジンがかかった。

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One is sure to succeed at a task or event on the third try.

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