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baptism by fire

/ˈbæptɪzəm baɪ ˈfaɪər/ /ˈbæptɪzəm baɪ ˈfaɪə/
idiom Emotions Neutral
  1. 1 ateşle imtihan, zorlu ilk deneyim

Definition (English)

A difficult or challenging first experience in a new role or situation.

Example Sentences

  1. His first day as a firefighter was a real baptism by fire.
    İtfaiyeci olarak ilk günü gerçek bir ateşle imtihandı.
  2. Starting a business can be a baptism by fire.
    Bir işe başlamak zorlu bir ilk deneyim olabilir.

Synonyms

trial by fire

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