What is another word for a baptism of fire?
Pronunciation: [ɐ bˈaptɪzəm ɒv fˈa͡ɪ͡ə] (IPA) 
"A baptism of fire" is an idiomatic expression that refers to a challenging experience that tests an individual's abilities and character. Synonyms for this phrase include "trial by fire," "initiation," "hardship," "ordeal," "trial," and "testing time." Each of these terms conveys the sense of a difficult and trying experience that ultimately bestows knowledge, wisdom, and growth on the person undergoing it. In a biblical context, the term "refiner's fire" is also used as a synonym for "a baptism of fire," signifying the purification and strengthening of faith that occurs as a result of facing adversity.
