DOWN FOR THE THIRD TIME, GOING

(slang) drowning after having come to the surface for air three times. The term comes from an actual belief held that a drowning person would rise to the surface for air three times before he would finally sink. Used figuratively in this lecture. —SHSBC Binder 17 Approved Glossary

(slang) drowning after having come to the surface for air three times. The term comes from an actual belief held that a drowning person would rise to the surface for air three times before he would finally sink. Used figuratively in this lecture.