three strikes and you're out

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What does three strikes and you're out mean?

Three mistakes, rule breaches etc. will result in termination, disqualification or similar.

Where does three strikes and you're out come from?

Figurative extension of the literal origin in baseball, where either three strikes or four balls retire the batter.

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