有板有眼

有板有眼:

Literally means:

(of one's remark or action) rhythmical; methodical

Actually means:

板 and 眼 refer to the rhythm of Chinese music drama.

This phrase means that the tune and the caria are rhythmical. It figuratively means that one's remark or action is methodical and well paced.

板、眼，中国音乐戏曲的节拍。

有板有眼，指曲调唱腔合乎节拍。比喻说话或做事有条有理，层次分明，快慢自如。