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Baptism of fire

Idiom Leadership

Meaning

A person’s first difficult experience in a new job or role.

Example Sentences

"Her first week as manager was a real baptism of fire."

Related Expressions

busy as a bee

very active or hardworking

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to be the most outstanding performer

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to become clear to someone after not realizing

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a group or organization that is divided in opinion or direct...

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To go bankrupt or out of business.

penny wise, pound foolish

being careful with small amounts of money but careless with...