down to a science
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English
[edit]Prepositional phrase
[edit]- Perfected; to the point of practiced ease and confidence.
- Coordinate terms: down cold, down pat, down to a fine art, down to a T
- I have my painting technique down to a science.
Usage notes
[edit]Usually used after have or got (something). Having something down to a science implies skill developed through long practice or repetition.