You're the doctor Meaning in English

expression

US

YOOR thuh DOK-ter

UK

YAW thuh DOK-tuh

التعريف

This expression is used to indicate that you accept someone's opinion or decision, especially if you think they know better or have more authority. It is often used wryly or to signal, 'You know best.'

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Mostly informal and sometimes mildly sarcastic. Often used when letting someone make a decision, even if you disagree. Common in conversation, but not literal—doesn't require actual medical expertise.

• Spanish: tú eres el doctor (expresión) - tú mandas
• Portuguese (BR): você que sabe - você é o doutor (expressão)
• Portuguese (PT): és tu que mandas - tu é que sabes (expressão)
• Chinese (Simplified): 你说了算 - 你是专家（表达）
• Chinese (Traditional): 你說了算 - 你是專家（表達）
• Hindi: आप जानकार हैं - जैसा आप कहें
• Arabic: أنت الخبير - على راحتك
• Bengali: তুমি যত জানো - তুমি তো বড়
• Russian: тебе виднее - ты эксперт
• Japanese: あなたにお任せします - あなたが決めてください
• Vietnamese: tùy bạn thôi - bạn rành hơn mà
• Korean: 당신이 알아서 하세요 - 당신이 전문가잖아요
• Turkish: sen bilirsin - uzman sensin
• Urdu: فیصلہ آپ کا ہے - آپ بہتر جانتے ہیں
• Indonesian: terserah kamu - kamu yang lebih tahu

جمل نموذجية

If you think we should turn left, you're the doctor.

basic

We can watch whatever you want—you're the doctor.

basic

It's your project, so you're the doctor.

basic

Fine, you're the doctor—do it your way.

natural

I wouldn't do it like that, but hey, you're the doctor.

natural

Suit yourself—you're the doctor after all.

natural