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down pat
Definitions
1
idiom
To
have
something
memorized
perfectly
or
to
perform
something
flawlessly
,
often
through
practice
.
She
has
her
speech
down
pat
and
is
ready
for
the
presentation
.
After
weeks
of
practice
,
he
got
the
dance
routine
down
pat
.
The
actor
had
his
lines
down
pat
before
the
first
rehearsal
.
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Originally meant
To have something mastered or perfected.
Background
The phrase 'down pat' likely originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It combines 'down', meaning completely or thoroughly, with 'pat', which suggests something done with precision or ease.