British expression meaning ‘there you have it’ or ‘it’s done’.
Bob’s your uncle
Etymology & History
British expression meaning 'there you have it' or 'it's done'. Allegedly coined in 1887 when Prime Minister Robert Cecil appointed his nephew Arthur Balfour as Chief Secretary for Ireland - the nepotism made everything easy. Whether this origin is true or folk etymology, it's widely believed and the phrase is quintessentially British.
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General British
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Era
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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