learn (something) off pat
learn (something) off pat
To learn, master, or understand something perfectly, to the point of requiring little or no focus to do, recall, or accomplish it. I know it's a little tricky getting the hang of the machine, but keep at it, and you'll learn it off pat in no time. My sister is such a musical prodigy that she can learn a song off pat after listening to it only once or twice.
See also: learn, off, pat
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- get (something) off pat
- have (something) off pat
- have something off pat
- have/know/get something off pat
- know (something) off pat
- could (do something) with (one's) eyes shut
- do (something) standing on (one's) head
- do something standing on your head
- think little of
- think little of (someone or something)