"baptism by fire" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Audio: en-au-baptism by fire.ogg Forms: baptisms by fire [plural]
Etymology: From the Bible, Matthew 3:11, John the Baptist said... "and He shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit and in fire." Head templates: {{en-noun|baptisms by fire}} baptism by fire (plural baptisms by fire)
  1. A rite of passage through the survival or success of a crisis or ordeal. Synonyms: baptism of fire Related terms: hazing, initiation, trial by fire, trial by ordeal
    Sense id: en-baptism_by_fire-en-noun-YdcXAOMj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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