ELi5: why do we say ‘third time lucky’?

Question

The third attempt at something isn’t more likely to succeed, so why has this saying become so widespread?

In: 2

Answer 1

Sometimes we need a few tries to get the hang of something new. I guess a lot of people figure out how to solve their issue by the third time they try.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

1st try is for experience
2nd try is for wisdom
3rd try is when you put wisdom and experience together.