事不过三

事不过三
shìguòsān

(idiom) a thing should not be attempted more than three times; don't repeat the same mistake again and again

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MEANING

  1. noun

    (idiom) a thing should not be attempted more than three times; don't repeat the same mistake again and again

    • The rule of three strikes and you're out—this is your last chance.

  2. noun

    (idiom) bad things don't happen more than three times

    • The saying goes that things shouldn't happen more than three times, so this time it will definitely succeed.

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