order

be just what the doctor ordered: seedoctor.

in apple-pie order: seeapple pie.

in short order: seeshort.

marching orders: seemarch.

of the first order: seefirst.

the order of the day

1 the prevailing state of things.

2 something that is required or recommended.

❷ 2014Daily Telegraph The decree is meant to be a deterrent. In no way should there be the use of force, and utmost restraint will be the order of the day.

orders are orders commands must be obeyed, however much you may disagree with them.

out of order

1 not in normal sequence.

2 (of a machine) not working.

3 (of behaviour) improper or unacceptable.

pecking order: seepecking.

a tall order: seetall.