How to Pronounce "what the doctor ordered"
expression
WUT thuh DOK-ter OR-derd
WOT thuh DOK-tuh AW-dud
Definition
This expression means something is exactly what you needed or wanted, especially to improve a situation or make you feel better.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɑktɝ/, /ˈdɔktɝ/ /ˈɔɹdɝd
British English
wˈɒt/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɒktɐ/ /ˈɔːdəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUT thuh DOK-ter OR-derd
UK
WOT thuh DOK-tuh AW-dud
Listen in Context
A hot cup of tea is what the doctor ordered after a long day.
This break is what the doctor ordered.
A good night's sleep was what the doctor ordered for him.
I was starving—this pizza is what the doctor ordered!