quick study

American  

noun

1. someone who is able to learn a new job or adjust to a new social environment in a short time.

2. an actor who can learn lines and become proficient in a role on short notice.

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Example Sentences

“Want to get an early start tomorrow and do a quick study simulation?”

From Literature

Some longtime CDC staffers have credited Beyda with being a quick study and making an effort to ask questions and learn on the job.

From The Wall Street Journal

Normally a quick study, Lucas struggled to catch on.

From The Wall Street Journal

A quick study revealed that managing the benefits would be a part-time job.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Leading a public office requires a willingness to learn and serve — and I’m a quick study.”

From Salon