Create a phrase that delivers the desired disappointment, disapproval, optimism.
Presenting the conveyed emotion: I haven't been able to find my 9th in the recliner in 3 weeks... 10th time is the charm I guess.
disappointment, disapproval, optimism
I haven't been able to find my 9th in the recliner in 3 weeks... 10th time is the charm I guess