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crash course

idiom
Meaning

A quick, intense course of learning, especially one which is informal or hurried.


Examples
SIMPLE

I took a crash course to learn how to use this software.

CONTEXTUAL

Since I have to travel to Italy next week, I am taking a crash course in basic Italian phrases.

COMPLEX

Before the project deadline, the team underwent a crash course in data analysis to ensure they could interpret the complex results accurately.

Anchors to
Related idioms7entries
  1. 01

    crash dive

    An emergency maneuver by a submarine in which it suddenly descends, especially to considerable depth, usually in order to escape an attack or avoid a collision.

  2. 02

    due course

    Regular or appropriate passage or occurrence

  3. 03

    let nature take its course

    To permit events to proceed or a situation to develop without intervention or interference.

  4. 04

    matter of course

    A natural or logical outcome; perforce.

  5. 05

    par for the course

    To be expected; normal; common.

  6. 06

    reverse course

    To stop and proceed in the opposite direction.

  7. 07

    stay the course

    To persist or continue, especially in the face of difficulties.

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