play doctor

noun

, Theater.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of play doctor¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg