just what the doctor ordered

phrase

informal

: exactly what is wanted or needed

A day at the beach was just what the doctor ordered.

Examples of just what the doctor ordered in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This bright, cozy soup recipe is just what the doctor ordered for fall. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026

Adding an ample supply of single-serving electrolyte powder packets in your first aid kit is just what the doctor ordered. — Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

The new record is 10 tracks of psychedelic soul — ambitious instrumentation from the best in the biz — and just what the doctor ordered. — ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026

With little more than a few beach chairs and a tiny oceanfront bar, these cozy accommodations feel perfectly remote and removed, just what the doctor ordered for your stay on Anegada. — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for just what the doctor ordered

• bordered
• disordered
• reordered
• unordered