down to a science

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English[edit]

Prepositional phrase[edit]

down to a science

  1. 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.