doctor's orders

English

Etymology

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

Noun

doctor's orders pl (plural only)

  1. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see doctor,‎ 's,‎ orders.
  2. (Britain, bingo) the number nine
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