down pat
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He had a string of one-liners down pat, a deep mine of anecdotes ready to roll out at any given moment, and a sureness of just how fortunate he had been to stumble on snooker.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
Hamlin has the victory lane celebration down pat this season.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2024
He seems to have his writing formula down pat, and the cozy-mystery factor is turned up to 11 with a Christmastime setting.
From New York Times • Sep. 22, 2023
While Polybee and Arugga claim they’ve got the tomato pollination game down pat, they’re still working on modifying their products to work with other types of plants.
From Scientific American • Jul. 17, 2023
“All I’m saying is, you’re a walking drama, man. You got that down pat, so maybe you should think about putting it on paper.”
From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes
