down pat
Example Sentences
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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
Although they didn’t get an unprecedented third consecutive Lombardi Trophy, they got the “worst way” part down pat.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2025
Nolan did have the relax-it’s-all-over vibe down pat.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 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
“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
