A baptism of fire
noun
A difficult first experience of something.
Her first day on the new job was a baptism of fire, she had to handle a lot of responsibilities at once.
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A soldier's first experience in battle.
The young soldiers go through a baptism of fire in their first encounter with the enemy in battle.
noun
A difficult first experience of something.
Her first day on the new job was a baptism of fire, she had to handle a lot of responsibilities at once.
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A soldier's first experience in battle.
The young soldiers go through a baptism of fire in their first encounter with the enemy in battle.
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Idiomatic Usage
Understand that it's an idiomatic expression and not about literal fire or a religious ritual.
Starting as a chef on the busiest night was his baptism of fire.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Challenge
It's a metaphor for an intense challenge or tough initiation into a new role or environment.
Running the marathon without prior training was like a baptism of fire for him.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Undertone
This phrase often implies stress and pressure during the first-time experience.
Her first public performance was a baptism of fire, with a tough crowd.
Pro Tip 1/3Idiomatic Usage
Understand that it's an idiomatic expression and not about literal fire or a religious ritual.
Starting as a chef on the busiest night was his baptism of fire.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Challenge
It's a metaphor for an intense challenge or tough initiation into a new role or environment.
Running the marathon without prior training was like a baptism of fire for him.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Undertone
This phrase often implies stress and pressure during the first-time experience.
Her first public performance was a baptism of fire, with a tough crowd.
Pro Tip 1/3Idiomatic Usage
Understand that it's an idiomatic expression and not about literal fire or a religious ritual.
Starting as a chef on the busiest night was his baptism of fire.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Challenge
It's a metaphor for an intense challenge or tough initiation into a new role or environment.
Running the marathon without prior training was like a baptism of fire for him.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Undertone
This phrase often implies stress and pressure during the first-time experience.
Her first public performance was a baptism of fire, with a tough crowd.
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