baptism of fire
English
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Noun
baptism of fire (plural baptisms of fire)
- (figuratively) The first experience of a severe ordeal, especially a first experience of military combat
- Having to deal with a bomb scare on his first day was a real baptism of fire for John.
Translations
the first experience of a severe ordeal
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See also
- throw in the deep end
- acid test
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