third time lucky; third time's the charm
daily meals; three regular meals a day
what happens twice will happen thrice
three times a day (of meals)
even the patience of a saint eventually runs out; (lit.) (if you touch) the Buddha's face three times (he will get annoyed)
very fond of; more fond of than eating; so fond of that someone would rather not eat than go without; (lit.) more important than three meals a day
medium-sized earthenware sake cup