As an ex-pat living in Tokyo, she organized weekend tours for fellow newcomers.

By the third rehearsal, the team had the emergency procedures off pat and could execute them without hesitation.

The officer will pat down the suspect before putting him in the squad car.

I nearly stepped on a cow pat while walking across the field this morning.

Lying awake, I listened to the pit-a-pat of rain on the window until I drifted off.

Rain began to pit-a-pat on the tin roof, lulling me to sleep.

The rain fell pit-a-pat on the tin roof throughout the night.

After finishing the project ahead of schedule, she received a well-deserved pat on the back from the whole team.

By the end of rehearsal, the choreography was down pat, and the dancers performed it flawlessly.

After five assignments abroad, Jenna proudly considers herself a rex-pat who thrives on the challenge of starting over in a new country.