The Magic of 3: The origins and meanings of English expressions with the number 3
if the PHRASE fits by Brian Foden
Episode notes
In this new format, I look at 3 idioms with the number 3 in them: Third time lucky (or Third time's a/the charm); Three-ring circus; Three sheets to the wind.
Keywords
languagefunenglish languagethird time luckythree sheets to the windthree ring circus