just what the doctor ordered
phrase
informal
: exactly what is wanted or needed
A day at the beach was just what the doctor ordered.
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“Just what the doctor ordered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/just%20what%20the%20doctor%20ordered. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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