1. baptism of fire - Noun
2. baptism of fire - Phrase
(Christianity) The gift of the Holy Spirit.
(Christianity) Tribulation endured as spiritual discipline.
(Christianity) Martyrdom by immolation.
(military, figuratively) The first experience of a severe ordeal, especially a first experience of military combat
Having to deal with a bomb scare on his first day was a real baptism of fire for John.
Doubtless a great anguish may do the work of years, and we may come out from that baptism of fire with a soul full of new awe and new pity. George Eliot
After getting baptism of fire from MCP’s Richard Msowoya in the first round of debates for presidential running mates, he quickly rallied to build himself as someone who could hold his own even on issues to do with the public sector. Source: Internet
And it was also the first day of filming as well, so it was a baptism of fire. Source: Internet
It was a baptism of fire at Burnbrae for Oban Lorne Ladies in this year’s National Plate competition as West of Scotland came out of the blocks flying. Source: Internet
It’s a baptism of fire, but I’ve never been prouder to be a part of the NHS.” Source: Internet
It has been a baptism of fire for new NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo. Source: Internet