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/
Korean meaning: 어떤 일에 대한 어렵고 고통스러운 첫 경험, 시련
Korean pronunciation: **뱁**티즘 오브 **파이**어
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
a difficult or painful first experience of something
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Origin
종교적 세례(baptism)와 시험의 불(fire)을 결합한 표현으로, 성경에서 성령의 불로 세례를 받는다는 개념에서 유래되어 어려운 시련을 통해 성장한다는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“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.”
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