baptism of fire — a difficult or painful first experience of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a difficult or painful first experience of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbæptɪzəm əv ˈfaɪər/
Example Sentences
- The new teacher's first day with 30 hyperactive kindergarteners was a true baptism of fire.
- Managing the company during the financial crisis served as his baptism of fire as CEO.
- Learning to drive in downtown traffic was my baptism of fire behind the wheel.
baptism of fire
NOUN[/ˈbæptɪzəm əv ˈfaɪər/]
a difficult or painful first experience of something
💡 Concept
On his first day, the rookie firefighter faced a baptism of fire at a burning warehouse.
🎵 Rhyme
Through baptism of fire, let passion inspire!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈbæptɪzəm əv ˈfaɪər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbæptɪzəm əv ˈfaɪə(r)/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
firedesireinspire
fire
desire
inspire
🔗Collocations
experience a baptism of fire
baptism of fire for beginners
undergo baptism of fire
survive the baptism of fire
real baptism of fire
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The new teacher's first day with 30 hyperactive kindergarteners was a true baptism of fire.”
“Managing the company during the financial crisis served as his baptism of fire as CEO.”
“Learning to drive in downtown traffic was my baptism of fire behind the wheel.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
trial by fireinitiationordealfirst testharsh introduction
Antonyms
smooth starteasy beginninggentle introduction
Related
trialchallengeinitiationordealtest
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