English Explanatory Dictionary

Bob's your uncle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. No problem, the solution is simple, there you have it, it's that easy, you have what you want, all will be well: indicates a desirable conclusion has been reached with ease.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

Bob's your uncle Bob is your uncle

Etymology

Unknown. Several unsupported theories exist about its origin. A common explanation, involving Arthur Balfour gaining a promotion through the supposed intercession of his uncle, Prime Minister Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, is doubted because the expression did not appear in print until 1924.

Synonyms

Bob's your father's brother Bob's your mother's brother Bob's your uncle, Fanny's your aunt hey presto job's a good 'un Robert's your father's brother Robert's your mother's brother Robert's your uncle voilà
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