Baptism Of Fire Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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baptism of fire What does baptism of fire mean?	a first experience of something (often difficult or unpleasant)	We went through a baptism of fire when we had to learn how to operate the small business.
baptism of fire What does baptism of fire mean?	a first experience of something (often difficult or unpleasant)	We went through a baptism of fire when we had to learn how to operate the small business.
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a yoke around (someone's) neck What does "a yoke around (someone's) neck" mean?	a burden for someone, something that oppresses people	The legal problems of my friend were a yoke around his neck.

beyond measure What does "beyond measure" mean?	to be more than can be measured	The man's love for his city was beyond measure.
ticked What does "ticked" mean?	upset; angry
boat What does "boat" mean?	very large car (e.g.: Oldsmobile).	Those boats use too much gas.
Here's mud in your eye. What does "Here's mud in your eye." mean?	Drink up! (used as a toast)	"Here's mud in your eye," I said as I had a drink with my old friend.
beat (someone) to the punch/draw What does "beat (someone) to the punch/draw" mean?	to do something before others	My friend beat me to the punch and arrived at the interview first.
Up sticks What does "Up sticks" mean?	(UK) If you up sticks, you leave somewhere, usually permanently and without warning- he upped sticks and went to work abroad.

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Baptism Of Fire Idiom