baptism of fire

Definitions

1. The gift of the Holy Spirit.
2. Tribulation endured as spiritual discipline.
3. Martyrdom by immolation.
4. The first experience of a severe ordeal, especially a first experience of military combat
   figuratively

Equivalents

Examples

“And the Father's counselor suggested that he invite⟳ you along to help⟳: sort⟳ of a re–baptism of fire, so to speak⟳.”

“Having to deal⟳ with a bomb scare⟳ on his first day was a real baptism of fire for John.”

“She sat down for four exclusive interviews over the course of several weeks to reflect⟳ on her first 100 days in the job. It has been a baptism of fire by many accounts, including hers.”

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