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It's a catch phrase dating back to 1887, when, in a blatant case of favoritism, British Prime Minister Robert Cecil (a.k.a. Lord Salisbury) decided to appoint his nephew Arthur Balfour to the prestigious and sensitive post of Chief Secretary for Ireland.
So "Bob's your uncle" is another way of saying "your success is guaranteed."
So "Bob's your uncle" is another way of saying "your success is guaranteed."
You just put these parts together like this, and Bob's your uncle - you have a working model!
You want to go to the stadium? Go straight on until you reach the park, take the first left, and Bob’s your uncle - you're there!
You want to go to the stadium? Go straight on until you reach the park, take the first left, and Bob’s your uncle - you're there!
by Pro-Love Girl September 09, 2010
Apr 25 Word of the Day
v. collectively or individually finding someone/something to blame for a problem, as opposed to brainstorming which connotes finding solutions to a problem
n. the act of finding someone/something to blame for a problem
(from a TV ad for HD television)
n. the act of finding someone/something to blame for a problem
(from a TV ad for HD television)
The committee commenced blamestorming over the situation rather than seeking solutions to the problem.
by TBea April 22, 2008
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Things are easy. Historyically, comes from when you are related to victorian Royalty. Specifically, Robert Cecil.
Don't like your position in life, get your things, head to the castle, and (remember) Bob's your Uncle.
by andy1234 May 08, 2007
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Jack: Take the car to the garage, get the engine fixed, bobs your uncle.
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Jack: Go shopping at 10am, get back to play golf, then off to the pub, and a shag later. bobs your uncle
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Jack: Go shopping at 10am, get back to play golf, then off to the pub, and a shag later. bobs your uncle
by manoguv November 30, 2007