down to a science

prepositional phrase

Perfected; to the point of practiced ease and confidence.

“I have my painting technique down to a science.”

Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. Perfected; to the point of practiced ease and confidence.

    I have my painting technique down to a science.

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