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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.
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
| Jeanette | | [dʒə'net] | |
| Obed | | O-bed (English) | Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek |
| Bharat | | - | Indian, Hindi, Marathi |
| Noor (2) | | NO:R (Dutch) | Dutch, Limburgish |
| Irvin | | UR-vin | English |
| Merilyn | | - | English |