Mulligan

/ˈmʌlɪɡən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A do-over or a second chance, particularly in golf, where a player is allowed to retake a shot without penalty.

After hitting my ball into the water, I decided to take a mulligan and try my tee shot again.

An informal term for a chance to make something right that was previously done poorly or incorrectly.

We had a tough start to the project, but the last-minute adjustments gave us a mulligan.

The term is believed to be named after a man named Mulligan who was associated with the golf course.

give me a mulligan

Requesting a second chance or do-over.

no mulligans

Indicating that no second chances are allowed.

do-over

A chance to redo an action.

redemption

The act of redeeming or being reformed.

A free pass to make a mistake.

I gave him a mulligan on that last text.

A chance to start over without consequences.

After that rough exam, I was hoping for a mulligan.