Have/get something down

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phrasal verb

To learn or understand something completely.

After practicing for weeks, I finally have the piano piece down.
Visual representation of "have/get something down" - To learn or understand something completely

Often appears as...

  • have the math formula down
  • get the lyrics down
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Practice Required

This phrase often implies that achieving full understanding took effort or repetition.

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You'll have the safety rules down after a few more drills.
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Complete Knowledge

Use 'have/get something down' when you've thoroughly learned something, leaving no room for doubt.

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I finally got all the steps of the dance down.
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Confidence Expression

This phrase expresses your confidence in your knowledge or skill.

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Don't worry about the quiz; I have the formulas down.
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