crash course
noun
: a rapid and intense course of study
also
: an experience that resembles such a course
has been given a crash course in diplomacy in his first weeks in office
Examples of crash course in a Sentence
Before her trip, she took a crash course in Russian culture and history at the local university.
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For a crash course in Danville history, plus access to a rotating lineup of fine art exhibits, the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is a one-stop shop for all things Danville culture.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
So Drysdale got a crash course from his Montreal catcher Johnny Bucha.
—Gqlshare, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2025
Meyers may never morph into an offensive threat, but his brilliant defense in center field will be crucial as Altuve continues a crash course in left field.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Ultimately, both Kennedy and much of unvaccinated America are receiving a crash course on the topic of herd immunity.
—Dr. Jerome Adams, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
So Drysdale got a crash course from his Montreal catcher Johnny Bucha.
—Gqlshare, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2025
Meyers may never morph into an offensive threat, but his brilliant defense in center field will be crucial as Altuve continues a crash course in left field.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Ultimately, both Kennedy and much of unvaccinated America are receiving a crash course on the topic of herd immunity.
—Dr. Jerome Adams, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Crash course.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crash%20course. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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