have got something taped

have (one) taped

To understand or know someone or something well and use that knowledge accordingly. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I had you taped the minute you walked in here scowling. You're going to sit right here, in the front of the classroom.
See also: have, tape
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have got something taped

BRITISH, INFORMAL
If you have got something taped, you understand it and are in control of it. The one certainty of parenthood is that whenever you feel you've got it taped, something or someone will come along to throw you off balance! They rarely enter any competition until they have got it pretty much taped.
See also: have, something, tape
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
See also:
  • have (one) taped
  • have somebody/something taped
  • have someone or something taped
  • get (someone or something) taped
  • have the measure of (someone or something)
  • have the measure of someone
  • get the measure of
  • get the measure of (someone or something)
  • get/have/take the measure of somebody
  • chip