what the doctor ordered en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
- /ˌʍɑt ðə ˈdɑktɚ ˌɔɹdɚd/ (General-American)
- /ˌʍɒt ðə ˈdɒktə ˌɔːdəd/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- [ˌwɑt-] (General-American)
Etymology
A reference to a doctor prescribing treatment to alleviate a patient’s illness, or a course of action (exercise, a healthy diet, relaxation, etc.) that will be beneficial to the patient’s health.
Meanings
- (idiomatic, uncountable) Exactly what is necessary or useful in a given situation; something very beneficial or desirable.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| just what the doctor ordered | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
you're the doctor · you are the doctor · doctor's orders
Translations (11)
uk те, що лі́кар прописа́в (exactly what is necessary or useful in a given situation) · es venir al pelo (exactly what is necessary or useful in a given situation) · es venir que ni pintado (exactly what is necessary or useful in a given situation) · fi juuri sitä (exactly what is necessary or useful in a given situation) · fi mitä lääkäri määrää (exactly what is necessary or useful in a given situation) · es como agua de mayo (exactly what is necessary or useful in a given situation) · ca anar com l'anell al dit (exactly what is necessary or useful in a given situation) · ru то, что до́ктор прописа́л (exactly what is necessary or useful in a given situation) · es como anillo al dedo (exactly what is necessary or useful in a given situation) · es venir de perlas (exactly what is necessary or useful in a given situation) · es mano de santo (exactly what is necessary or useful in a given situation)