Baptism-by-fire Definition

noun

(idiomatic) A rite of passage through the survival or success of a crisis.

The new folks really get put through a baptism by fire, to start doing a stressful job with so little training.

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(idiomatic) A trying ordeal that was not experienced before.

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(idiomatic) A change in initial attitude or ideals through a traumatic situation.

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Other Word Forms of Baptism-by-fire

Noun

Singular:

baptism-by-fire

Plural:

baptisms-by-fire

Origin of Baptism-by-fire

From the concept of martyrdom through fire.

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