He does this to be condecending and patronizing to you. Maybe you make him feel less intelligent and intimidate him. Either way he can tell you verbally that he thought it was great that you knew the answer or not say anything at all, afterall you are an adult... It's possible the above poster hit the nail on the head, but only you know how your husband really treats you. My husband has done that and said, 'Smart girl!' You've heard of 'knock on wood' and many people tap or knock on their head as a joke. Your husband could be giving you a compliment and appreciates your input and not the other way around.
I found that if I first start rubbing my tummy, and then start to pat my head, that works.
''down pat'' means to have something well perfected
"Pat" means to touch lightly and repeatedly with the hand, usually on the head.
Pat and her husband were divorced a few years ago.
the awnser is pat
Yes, if you've got the skill. Pat pat, rub rub! I can do it!
A pat on the head!!
Vanna has 2 children with her former husband and Pat has 2 children with his wife of over 20 years
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Kate Nelligan has written: 'Pat the husband'
Pat Boone's sisters are Marge and Judy. Marge is/was a nurse and Judy is/was a bank teller and helps out at her husband's company.
If you have something down pat, you understand it totally. This phrase can be used when you have learned a new skill, or memorized something. You say "I have that down pat," when you are confident that you know it.