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"trial by fire" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It means a difficult or challenging experience that tests someone's abilities or character. Examples: 1. The new manager faced a trial by fire on his first day, as he had to handle a crisis that arose in the company. 2. The athlete's road to the Olympics was a trial by fire, as she had to overcome numerous injuries and setbacks to finally make it to the competition. 3. Starting a new job is always a trial by fire, but with determination and hard work, one can succeed and excel in their role. 4. The young politician's first election campaign was a trial by fire, as she had to face tough opponents and intense media scrutiny. 5. Moving to a new country can be a trial by fire, as one must adapt to a new culture, language and way of life.
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trial by fire
noun
A test in which a person is exposed to flames in order to assess his/her truthfulness, commitment, courage, etc.
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It was trial by fire.
It was a trial by fire".
My FAITH survived a Trial By Fire.
It is my trial by fire.
It's my company's trial by fire.
"It was trial by fire," Mr. Tomasson says.
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That's a trial-by-fire for a new service like this.
Finding printers has been a "trial-by-fire" effort, she said.
Then the real test, the trial-by-fire: meeting in person.
Premedical science should never have become a 'trial by fire.'" (Dienstag 2008, p. 223).
Trial by fire is not easy.
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