Baptism Of Fire Definition
noun
A soldier's first experience of actual combat conditions.
American Heritage
The first time that new troops are under fire or in combat.
Webster's New World
A severe ordeal experienced for the first time.
American Heritage
Any experience that tests one's courage, strength, etc. for the first time.
Webster's New World
(idiomatic) 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.
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Noun
Singular:
baptism of firePlural:
baptisms-of-fire
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