Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
what-the-doctor-ordered
idiom
/ˈwət ðə ˈdɒktər ˈɔrdərd/
Definition
A phrase used to describe something that is exactly what is needed or required, often implying that it is ideal or perfect for a situation.
Examples
- This new phone is just what the doctor ordered for my productivity.
- A long weekend getaway is exactly what the doctor ordered after a stressful month.
- Her advice was what the doctor ordered for my confidence.
Meaning
Typically used to express satisfaction with a solution, item, or situation that meets one’s needs precisely.
Synonyms
- ideal solution
- perfect fit
- just right
- exactly what I needed
