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

On mornings when my face looks puffy (which is, honestly, most mornings), the cooling tip is just what the doctor ordered. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

Nothing hits quite like a pair of $39 Levi’s jeans, and this perfectly stretchy, dark-wash option is just what the doctor ordered. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026

But picking up a book might be just what the doctor ordered because the activity can have significant impacts on your brain and well-being. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026

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

Rhymes for just what the doctor ordered

• bordered
• disordered
• reordered
• unordered