crash course

noun

Definition of crash course

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Our first day at sea provides a crash course in the highs and lows of luxury cruise life. — Christopher Bagley, Condé Nast Traveler, "Sailing the South China Sea Is the Best Way to See Southeast Asia," 15 Nov. 2018 The Kavanaugh hysteria has provided the country with a crash course in academic victim politics. — Heather Mac Donald, WSJ, "Tomorrow’s Elite Lawyers Disavow Due Process," 4 Oct. 2018 For a crash course in deep dish done right, My Pie is a solid place to start. — Antonio Basada, Condé Nast Traveler, "13 Best Pizza Places in Chicago," 28 Feb. 2018 Consider these 10 serums, moisturizers, and oils your crash course in all-things bakuchiol. — Karina Hoshikawa, Allure, "10 Skin-Care Products With Bakuchiol, aka the New Plant-Based Retinol Alternative," 26 Oct. 2018 For both Wynn and Contra, her ascent as a major leftist voice on YouTube has been a crash course, one that happened at the breakneck pace of social media, live-streamed in real time. — Katherine Cross, The Verge, "The Oscar Wilde of YouTube fights the alt-right with decadence and seduction," 24 Aug. 2018 Stepping into an Opening Ceremony store feels a bit like taking a crash course in the world’s best street style. — Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, "Opening Ceremony Has a Gold Limited Edition Travel Bag and We're Into It," 15 Nov. 2018 For a crash course in self-confidence, look no further than model and podcast host Ashley Graham. — Glamour, "Ashley Graham: When I Had to Make My Own Terms, That's When I Finally Became Successful," 11 Nov. 2018 Those who are new to programming or looking to sharpen their skills are invited to attend a crash course on the programming language Python. — Margeaux Sippell, BostonGlobe.com, "Weekend business agenda," 5 Apr. 2018

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