Down cold

Posted by ESC on October 10, 2005

In Reply to: Down cold posted by ESC on October 10, 2005

: : "Great communicators have their leads down cold."
: : What does "have something down cold" mean here? Thanks!

: They know it completely and totally and can deliver the message perfectly.

From Merriam-Webster:

c : marked by sure familiarity : Pat had her lines cold weeks before opening night.

• Down cold Smokey Stover 10/October/05