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General Slang
bob's your uncle
BOBZ yor UNK-ul · phrase · informal
And there you have it; job done.
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Definitions
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An expression meaning a result is easily achieved.
“Tighten that bolt and Bob's your uncle.”
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bob's your uncle In A Sentence
Tighten that bolt and Bob's your uncle.
Origin & Usage
British idiom widely used in Australia; origin debated.
Variants
Bob's your uncle, Fanny's your aunt
People Also Ask
What does 'Bob's your uncle' mean?
It means 'and there you have it' or 'it's as simple as that', used to signal a task is easily completed.
Where does 'Bob's your uncle' come from?
It's a British idiom, also widely used in Australia, whose exact origin is debated but often linked to 19th-century political patronage.
How do you use 'Bob's your uncle' in a sentence?
You tack it on at the end of simple instructions, e.g. 'Plug it in, press the button, and Bob's your uncle.'
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