make a second attempt
phraseUK /meɪk ə ˈsɛkənd əˈtɛmpt/
US /meɪk ə ˈsɛkənd əˈtɛmpt/
To try something one more time after it did not work.
If you fail the test, you can make a second attempt next week.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To repeat an action in order to improve the result.
She made a second attempt at drawing the picture and it looked much better.
3. To give something another chance after a mistake.
The team made a second attempt to score a goal.
4. To start over on a task that was not finished.
He made a second attempt to fix his bike after lunch.