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play doctor

noun

, Theater.
  1. a person, usually a professional playwright, employed to improve a script, especially shortly before the play's opening.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of play doctor1

First recorded in 1920–25

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Example Sentences

There is no cure for Mignon, stated Jerry shortly, and this is the last time Ill help play doctor.

And when you unearth her family skeleton may I go along and play Doctor Watson?

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