Bob's Your Uncle
What does it mean?
Bob’s your uncle is a classic British idiom that means "there you have it" or "it’s as simple as that." It’s used to conclude a set of simple instructions. "You just plug it in, press the button, and bob’s your uncle—it works!" It’s a very colorful and friendly way to describe a straightforward process.
REAL ENGLISH.
Is it positive or negative?
Positive and cheerful.
When do you use it?
At the end of instructions to show something is easy to do.
Examples
Example 1: Just add water, mix, and Bob's your uncle!
Example 2: Click 'submit' and Bob's your uncle-it's done.
Question for you
Do you have a phrase that means "and that's it" in your language?
Try saying your answer aloud, using the expression.
Practise it in a lesson
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