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Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Bob's Your Uncle

What does it mean?

Used to mean "and there you have it" or "it's that simple."

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?

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