English Explanatory Dictionary

job's a good 'un

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Expresses satisfaction that a task has been or will be carried out successfully, often suggesting that the task is simple, or ironically implying that it has been completed in a cursory or slapdash manner.

Pronunciation

/ˌdʒɒbz ə ˈɡʊd(ə)n/

Word forms

job's a good 'un job's a good'un job's a goodun the job's a good 'un

Etymology

Attested in 1968, but probably popularised by footballer Robbie Fowler who, after scoring four goals in a Premier League match against Middlesbrough on 14 December 1996, revealed a T-shirt with the phrase written on it in marker pen. He explained to the press that it was Happy Mondays percussionist Bez's catchphrase in his segment "Science with Bez" on BBC Two's The Sunday Show (1995–97).

Synonyms

Bob's your uncle
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