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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

branch off

to separate from a main route or line of development

have a brainwave

to suddenly have a clever idea

toe the line

to obey rules or follow the official policy

Get traction

To start gaining attention or success in the market.

third time lucky

succeeding after two failures

Lose your shirt

To lose a lot of money.