art

have something down to a fine art (British, American & Australian, British & Australian)

to be able to do something very well, usually because you have been doing it for a long time. He's got sandwich making down to a fine art.

See also: down, fine

state-of-the-art

state-of-the-art equipment and machines are the most modern and of the best quality available. State-of-the-art computer graphics show how your kitchen could be transformed.

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to a fine art

in a way that is based on highly developed skill. This restaurant elevates the sandwich to a fine art.

See also: fine