what the doctor ordered

Noun CEFR C2

ˌʍɒt ðə ˈdɒktə ˌɔːdəd

Definitions

Exactly what is necessary or useful in a given situation; something very beneficial or desirable.

idiomatic, uncountable

Equivalents

Españolcomo agua de mayo como anillo al dedo venir al pelovenir de perlas venir que ni pintado

Русскийто, что до́ктор прописа́л

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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See also

what the fuck what the heck what the hell what the shit what time is it what was that

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