From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishsecond chancesecond chancehelp given to someone who has failed, in the hope that they will succeed this time I just want to give these kids a second chance. → second
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second chance• It was his addled understanding of the rules of warfare that the marksman should be given a second chance.• Or that rarity, a second chance?• Fornek got a second chance at close range as Gingrich was leaving the luncheon.• Creative football that created the big chance - a second chance at Wembley.• In what other sports is a participant allowed a second chance because of failure?• You don't get a second chance - fatal wounds stay fatal.• He'd been offered a second chance of salvation.• Boone will have to prove in his second chance that he can delegate and teach. 