a crash course
a crash course
A quick yet thorough tutorial on some topic or process. I got a crash course in answering the phones before the receptionist went on vacation.
See also: course, crash
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
crash course (in something)
a short and intense training course in something. I took a crash course in ballroom dancing so we wouldn't look stupid on the dance floor.
See also: course, crash
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
crash course
A short, intensive training course, as in Daisy planned to take a crash course in cooking before she got married. [Colloquial; mid-1900s]
See also: course, crash
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- crash
- crash course
- deep dive
- make an appointment
- be no good
- show (one) out of (some place)
- long suit
- long suit, one's
- strong suit
- convince of