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second bite at the cherry
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another opportunity for one to do or achieve something one previously failed at
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "second bite at the cherry" and when to use it?
The idiom "second bite at the cherry" is believed to have originated in the early 20th century in Britain. The phrase likely refers to the practice of picking and eating cherries from a tree, where the best and ripest cherries are often located on the higher branches and are difficult to reach. In this context, someone who has already picked a cherry and wants another chance to get a better one might take a "second bite at the cherry" by climbing the tree again to pick another cherry. It is used to describe a situation where someone is given a second opportunity to achieve something that they missed or failed the first time.
Example
Despite losing his first match, the boxer got another bite at the cherry when his opponent dropped out, and he won the second match.
James did n't do well in his first job interview, but he got a second bite at the cherry when the company offered him a second interview, which he aced.
Mark was n't happy with his first draft of the book, but he's grateful for the chance to take a second bite at the cherry and revise it before submitting it to publishers.
