Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
three-strikes-and-youre-out
idiom
/θriː straɪks ənd jʊr aʊt/
Definition
A rule or policy that dismisses or punishes someone after three failures or offenses.
Examples
- If you don’t submit your assignments on time, the teacher will have to apply the three-strikes-and-youre-out policy.
- After missing three deadlines at work, he realized he had to improve his time management skills or risk being let go.
Meaning
This phrase refers to a strict policy where an individual is given three chances to succeed or comply with certain rules or standards, and upon failing to do so three times, they face consequences such as dismissal or penalties.
Synonyms
- three strikes rule
- three chances policy
