How to Pronounce "just what the doctor ordered"
expression
JUHST wuht thuh DOK-ter OR-derd
JUST wot thuh DOK-tuh AWD-uhd
Definition
This expression means something is exactly what you wanted or needed, often unexpectedly or perfectly suited to the situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒəst/, /dʒɪst/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɑktɝ/, /ˈdɔktɝ/ /ˈɔɹdɝd
British English
dʒˈʌst/ /wˈɒt/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɒktɐ/ /ˈɔːdəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JUHST wuht thuh DOK-ter OR-derd
UK
JUST wot thuh DOK-tuh AWD-uhd
Listen in Context
A hot cup of tea is just what the doctor ordered after a long day.
That nap was just what the doctor ordered.
The weekend at the beach was just what the doctor ordered for our family.
"Wow, pizza for dinner? That's just what the doctor ordered!"