another bite at the cherry Definition

cherry
noun cherries

1. A small round red, purplish or yellow fruit containing a small smooth stone surrounded by pulpy flesh, which may be sweet or sour, and can be eaten raw, or used in jams, pies, liqueurs, etc.
2. Any of various small deciduous trees which bear this fruit.
3. The fine-grained reddish wood of this tree, which is highly prized for cabinetwork, panelling, and fine furniture.
4a. A bright red colour;


Example: She bought some cherry lipstick
(especially US)
5a. slang
Virginity;
(especially US)
5b. slang
A virgin;
(especially US)
5c. slang
Someone who has not had experience of something; a novice.

Idiom: two bites at the cherry (another bite at the cherry)

colloq
An unexpected further opportunity.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon ciris (mistaken for a plural), from Greek kerasion.