doctor's orders

English

Etymology

A laxative pill, "number 9", once issued in the British army

Pronunciation

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Noun

doctor's orders pl (plural only)

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see doctor,‎ -'s,‎ orders.
  2. (British, bingo) The number nine.
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