idiom
trial by fire
TRY-ul by FYR
ˈtraɪəl baɪ faɪərListen
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Syllable breakdown
trialbyfire
Dictionary meaning
a severe test of ability or character that proves worth through extreme difficulty; any demanding challenge that demonstrates whether a person, plan, or organisation can perform under pressure
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