American Idioms and Expressions

Have (something) Down Pat Idiom

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have (something) down pat
What does have (something) down pat mean?
have learned or memorized something perfectlyI have the dance routine down pat.

Some Random Idioms
double-talk
What does "double-talk" mean?
talk or words that appear to mean something but do notThe speaker gave the audience much double-talk and nobody knew what he wanted to say.
pay lip service to (something)
What does "pay lip service to (something)" mean?
to express loyality or support for something insincerelyThe city council paid lip service to the concerns of the taxpayers.
stuffed shirt
What does "stuffed shirt" mean?
a person who is too rigid or too formalI do not want to invite my neighbor to come with us because he is a stuffed shirt and not very interesting to spend time with.
under the circumstances
What does "under the circumstances" mean?
because of the circumstancesThe girl was very sick and under the circumstances did not have to take the exam.
buy off (someone)
What does "buy off (someone)" mean?
to give money to someone to stop them from doing their dutyThe man tried to buy off the politician but he refused to agree to the plan.
fall apart
What does "fall apart" mean?
to become to not work properlyThe equipment fell apart soon after I bought it.
off the cuff
What does "off the cuff" mean?
to not prepare in advance what one will sayMy father made a few remarks off the cuff when he was accepting the award from his company.
Blow me down
What does "Blow me down" mean?
People say '(well,) blow me down' when you have just told them something surprising, shocking or unexpected. ('Blow me down with a feather' is also used.)
bid adieu to (someone or something)
What does "bid adieu to (someone or something)" mean?
to say good-bye to someone or somethingEverybody gathered to bid adieu to the popular supervisor.

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