You're the doctor



You're the doctor.

Inf. Fig. You are in a position to tell me what to do.; I yield to you and your knowledge of this matter. (Usually jocular; the person being addressed is most likely not a physician.) Bill: Eat your dinner, then you'll feel more like playing ball. Get some energy! Tom: Okay, you're the doctor. Teacher: You'd better study the first two chapters more thoroughly. Bob: You're the doctor.
See also: doctor

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
SheridanSHER-i-dənEnglish
Zibiah-Biblical
DuŠAn-Czech, Serbian, Croatian, Slovak, Slovene, Macedonian
Kai (2)KIESwedish
Rhisiart-Welsh
Esma-Turkish, Bosnian