English Explanatory Dictionary

trial by fire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A test in which a person is exposed to flames in order to assess their truthfulness, commitment, courage etc.
  2. A situation in which a soldier or other combatant faces the discharge of opposing weapons, as a test of their fortitude.
  3. Any ordeal which tests one's strength, endurance or resolve.

Pronunciation

En-au-trial by fire.ogg

Word forms

trial by fire trials by fire

Related words

baptism by fire trial by combat trial by ordeal crucible
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