English Explanatory Dictionary

baptism by fire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rite of passage through the survival or success of a crisis or ordeal.

Pronunciation

en-au-baptism by fire.ogg

Word forms

baptism by fire baptisms by fire baptism of fire

Etymology

From the Bible, Matthew 3:11, John the Baptist said... "and He shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit and in fire."

Related words

hazing initiation trial by fire trial by ordeal
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