General
bob's your uncle
What does bob's your uncle mean?
An expression meaning a result is easily achieved.
"Tighten that bolt and Bob's your uncle."
Origin
British idiom widely used in Australia; origin debated.
Frequently asked questions
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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