Meaning of the word "a good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book" in English
What does "a good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book
US /ə ɡʊd læf ænd ə lɔŋ slip ɑr ðə bɛst kjʊrz ɪn ðə ˈdɑktərz bʊk/
UK /ə ɡʊd lɑːf ænd ə lɒŋ sliːp ɑː ðə bɛst kjʊəz ɪn ðə ˈdɒktəz bʊk/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that emotional well-being and physical rest are the most effective ways to recover from stress or illness
Example:
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You look exhausted; remember that a good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book.
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After a stressful week, I realized a good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book.