training



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

keep in training

to maintain oneself in good physical condition. I try to keep in training so I will live longer. Try to keep in training.
See also: keep, training

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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
&Thorn;ÓRfrÍ&Eth;R-Ancient Scandinavian
Torin-Irish
JoŽEfYAW-zhefSlovene
Nabouchodonosor-Biblical Greek
LambertLAHM-bert (German), LAHM-bərt (Dutch), lam-BER (French), LAM-bərt (English)German, Dutch, French, English, Ancient Germanic
HeavenHEV-ənEnglish (Modern)