Back to School PODCAST | An Idiom a Day Episode 188–Transcript and Idiom Notes Wednesday, 12 September 2018 learn something down pat MUSIC Richard Drew invented masking tape for automotive painters in 1923. The tape provided a crisp clean edge that was used to paint two-tone cars that were popular in America. MUSIC Scotch Tape is one of the best-selling adhesive tapes in the world. Scotch Magic Transparent Tape’s matte finish backing which disappears when applied, is water resistant and you can write on it. MUSIC Hello and welcome to episode 188…of… An Idiom a Day I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… learn something down pat QUOTE Too often we give children answers to remember rather than problems to solve.~Roger Lewin MUSIC learn something down pat … to memorize…to know something so well that you don’t have to think when you do or say it Most drama students say their lines perfectly. Here is the same sentence using the idiom… learn something down pat Most drama students learn their lines down pat. Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … learn something down pat If you learn the math formulas down pat, you won’t struggle during the exam. I plan to learn these vocabulary words down pat. Many children learn the alphabet down pat before starting school. #CONVERSATION STARTER QUESTION What was your favorite class in school? An Idiom a Day is sponsored by Native Tongue English. NTE is an online resource for ESL students, teachers, and tutors who study, live and work abroad. For today’s podcast transcript and idiom notes visit Native Tongue English. That’s www–dot–NAT–IVE–TON–GUE–dash– ENG–LISH– dot– com MUSIC If you like the podcast, leave a review or comment. If you love the podcast, tell a friend. Thank you for listening and the next idiom is… teach somebody a lesson Remember…Learn Something New Every Day IDIOM NOTES ALTERNATIVES have down pat I’ve taught this course for so long, I have it down pat. know it down pat I know my speech down pat. ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.
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