Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom from the options given below:
Kavya joined the student council only a week ago, so leading the assembly on the day the minister visited was a baptism of fire for her.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → a hard first experience of a new job or role
| A baptism of fire (underlined idiom) | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | a very difficult first experience of a new job or activity |
| Example | Ravi’s first day as a waiter was at a big wedding. It was a baptism of fire. |