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2021-10-06 11:10
Have/get (something) down pat American phrase
To master or memorize something so perfectly that you are able to say or do it without having to try or think.
You ought to ask John for help—he's already had French's grammar down pat.
I was totally taken aback when my kid had the poem down pat by just reading one time.
With the aim of having the poem down pat, I've spent the whole day repeating it.
To memorize something so well that you can say or do it without having to try or think
To learn or memorize something without any efforts.
Used to indicate that one has mastered or succeeded in doing something
To be capable of doing (something) quickly and efficiently.
The verb "have" must be conjugated according to its tense.
This phrase was formed based on the meaning of the phrase "down pat", which dates from the late 19th century.
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