Книга: Анджей Сапковский «Baptism of Fire»

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• baptism of fire — A baptism of fire was a soldier s first experience of shooting. Any unpleasant experience undergone, usually where it is also a learning experience, is a baptism of fire …   The small dictionary of idiomes

• baptism of fire — ► baptism of fire a difficult new experience. Main Entry: ↑baptism …   English terms dictionary

• baptism of fire — n. [transl. of Gr baptisma pyros (see Matt. 3:11)] 1. the first time that new troops are under fire or in combat 2. any experience that tests one s courage, strength, etc. for the first time …   English World dictionary

• baptism of fire — Etymology: translation of Late Greek baptisma pyros 1. : a spiritual baptism by the gift of the Holy Spirit often used in allusion to Acts 2:3 4; Mt 3:11 (RSV) 2. : an introductory or initial experience that is a severe ordeal; specifically : a… …   Useful english dictionary

• Baptism by fire — The phrase baptism by fire or baptism of fire, known in English since 1822, is a translation of the French phrase baptême du feu and is a reference to a soldier s first experience under fire in battle. It originates from the ecclesiastical Greek… …   Wikipedia

• Baptism by Fire — A phrase originating from Europe that describes an employee that is learning something the hard way, like being immersed in their field of employment. Baptism by fire has its roots in battle terminology, describing a soldier s first time in… …   Investment dictionary