There you go! And there it is! Used to conclude a set of instructions
Bob’s Your Uncle
Example Sentences
"Just add water, stir, and bob's your uncle!"
"Turn left, walk 100 meters, and bob's your uncle."
Etymology & History
Possibly from 1887 when PM Robert Cecil appointed his nephew Arthur Balfour as Chief Secretary for Ireland. The phrase suggests something achieved through nepotism or ease.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Victorian
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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