refresher course
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of refresher course
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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They were getting a refresher course in weapons skills at a remote training ground.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2025
Sometimes, though, the conventional pursuit of justice often leaves behind collateral damage — a sad truth that everyone, including well-meaning teachers, could use a refresher course on.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2023
It is also a refresher course in close looking, and reminder of the power of form.
From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2023
His coaching staff used a video session Friday as a refresher course of history that began in 1975 when Portland established its first men’s team — a year after Seattle, of course.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2023
They both do portraits, Babs of children, Marjorie of dog owners and their dogs; they are doing Life Drawing as a refresher course, they say.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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