second attempt

One more shot

A second attempt is a renewed effort after an initial failure or unsatisfactory result.

The phrase emphasizes trying again rather than giving up: She passed the exam on her second attempt.

It implies the first try wasn't successful but doesn't rule out further efforts if needed.

Related

do-over · mulligan · redemption · get back up · persistence · bounce-back · rebound · another shot · fresh start · try again · failure · determination · perseverance · grit · resilience · never say die · revision · reattempt

Opposites
ordinal sequence

second attemptfirst attempt

Initial effort at something

first try

success/necessity of retry

second attemptbeginner's luck

Novice's unearned early success

one and done

finality

second attemptlast chance

Ultimate remaining opportunity

last-ditch effort · one shot

Family

second, attempt, seconds, secondly, seconded, seconding, attempts, attempted, attempting

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G