Doctor with a big D
Is it ok to write:

"Doctor House was a doctor with a big D."

... in order to say that Doctor House was outstanding doctor?

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Doctor with a big D
Is it ok to write:

"Doctor House was a doctor with a big D."

... in order to say that Doctor House was outstanding doctor?

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I think it is possible to interpret the reference to "big" or "capital' D to mean the doctor is renowned or outstanding or that he has a strong or even exaggerated sense of his importance as a doctor. It depends on the context.

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No.

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Dr. House is a doctor in the true sense of the word! 
Dr. House is truly a wonderful doctor.

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You mean Doctor with a capital D, not big. Big sounds crude

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