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baptism of fire
noun as in trying experience
Example Sentences
"We kicked ourselves out, dusted ourselves off and went back to the top and off we went again. It was an absolute baptism of fire."
The fourth and fifth seasons will adapt Sapkowski’s remaining books that the series hasn’t touched on yet, including “Baptism of Fire,” “The Tower of the Swallow” and “Lady of the Lake.”
Following the shock sacking of Brighton manager Melissa Phillips earlier this month, interim boss Mikey Harris has endured a baptism of fire at the Seagulls helm.
The SNP leader has faced a baptism of fire since then, with his predecessor Nicola Sturgeon being arrested and several of the party's key policies having to be ditched in the face of controversy.
"It was a baptism of fire. It was like a male St Trinian's."
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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