second chance

noun
UK: /ˌsekənd ˈtʃɑːns/
US: /ˌsekənd ˈtʃæns/

  1. An opportunity to try something again after failing.

    1. I failed the test, but I got a second chance to retake it. [ ] [ ]
    2. Everyone deserves a second chance, even if they've made mistakes, to demonstrate changed behavior. [ ] [ ]

  2. A new opportunity to improve or succeed in life after difficulties.

    1. After prison, he wanted a second chance at a normal life. [ ] [ ]
    2. The program provides a second chance for young people who have dropped out of school to get back on track. [ ] [ ]
second chance verb

  1. To give someone another opportunity to succeed after a failure.

    1. I will second chance him, because he is my friend. [ ] [ ]
    2. The school board decided to second chance the failing students by offering summer classes. [ ] [ ]

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The word "second chance" in English means: An opportunity to try something again after failing., A new opportunity to improve or succeed in life after difficulties..

The phonetic transcription of "second chance" is /ˌsekənd ˈtʃɑːns/ in British English and /ˌsekənd ˈtʃæns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "second chance": "I failed the test, but I got a second chance to retake it.". More examples on the page.