just what the doctor ordered

just what the doc·tor or·dered
UK/ˌd͡ʒʌst ʍɒt ðə ˈdɒktə ˌɔːdəd/US/ˌd͡ʒʌst ʍɑt ðə ˈdɑktɚ ˌɔɹdɚd/US[-wɑt-]

A form of what the doctor ordered — Exactly what is necessary or useful in a given situation; something very beneficial or desirable.

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Meanings

nounjust what the doctor ordered (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of what the doctor ordered.
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MLA

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Chicago

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