Meanings
Unknown, but possibly a use of pat (“light tap”) in the sense of hitting the mark.
How to pronounce "down pat":
AU
Thoroughly practiced, rehearsed, or understood; mastered.
Example Sentences
1
He had his lines down pat and delivered a flawless performance.
2
After practicing many times, she finally had the dance routine down pat.
3
The chef had the recipe down pat and every dish came out perfectly.
4
The team had their strategy down pat and won the game easily.
5
She studied diligently and had all the important facts down pat for the test.
