down to a science

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.