What Does "the doctor said" Mean?
Learn what "the doctor said" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
He's still unconscious. The doctor said it might
It means the person may need time before they recover, agree, or regain awareness depending on context.
From The Pendleton Secrete, Episode 30
When do people say this?
Scene Context
A doctor explains that someone may need time to recover mentally or emotionally.
Usage Scenario
Use this in medical or emotional recovery contexts. It is common enough to hear, but the meaning depends on the situation.
Better ways to say it
The doctor said it might take some time for him to come around.
It might take some time for him to come around.
He may need some time to come around.
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