quick study

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.

Example Sentences

Modesta is a quick study not only in the art of joy, but the art of manipulation.

From The Daily Beast

“David may not be an expert on Afghanistan, but he is a quick study and knows a lot about how the media works,” says Dobbs.

From The Daily Beast

Yes, the 48-year-old Treasury secretary works hard and yes, he is a quick study who recovers rapidly from his gaffes.

From The Daily Beast

In them are classified for quick study all the necessary information about the various structures.

From Project Gutenberg

Having such a quick study, requiring but few rehearsals, I was from the fourth day ready at any moment to go on and play my part.

From Project Gutenberg

He therefore employed himself with a quick study of their surroundings.

From Project Gutenberg

Before making a detailed study of each element of this vocal vocabulary let us make a quick study with the four elements in mind.

From Project Gutenberg

Hugh John stuck to it and did pretty well, though he is not a quick study.

From Project Gutenberg