B2idiominformalhealthIELTS-friendly
just what the doctor ordered
USUK
exactly what you need to feel better or more relaxed
Not about real doctors: used for food, holidays, rest or good news. Often after 'That's…' or 'It was…'.
In context
After a week of deadlines, a weekend by the sea in Quy Nhon was just what the doctor ordered.
A hot bowl of chicken soup? That's just what the doctor ordered.
More idioms about health
- a clean bill of healtha doctor's statement, after an examination, that someone is healthy
- a new lease of lifenew energy, or a chance to be active or useful again
- a ripe old agea very old age, reached in good health
- a second windnew energy that lets you continue after you felt too tired
- a shadow of your former selfmuch weaker, thinner or less impressive than before