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down pat
 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective down pat has 1 sense
  1. down, down pat, mastered - understood perfectly; "had his algebra problems down"
    Antonym: imperfect (indirect, via perfect)

Definitions from the Web

Term: Down Pat

Definition:

Well-practiced or learned perfectly; having complete mastery or understanding of something.

Part of Speech:

Phrase

Senses:
  1. Popular Sense:
    • Having something memorized or mastered to a high degree.
    • Knowing or performing something flawlessly.
    • Understanding or knowing something well enough to do it automatically.
  2. Local Sense:
    • Knowing or possessing information that is specific to a particular area or community.
    • Understanding the intricacies or nuances of a particular local culture, dialect, or geography.
Sample Sentences:
  1. After several hours of practice, Sarah had the dance routine down pat.
  2. He knew the answers to all the questions in the exam, as he had studied the material down pat.
  3. John has been a local tour guide for years, so he knows this city down pat.
  4. The chef had the recipe down pat after making it countless times.
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