ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Bob's your uncle

"Bob's your uncle" is a common phrase in British English that means "there you go" or "ta-da!" It's used to show that something is easy or simple to do.

Imagine you're trying to learn how to tie your shoes. It might seem tricky at first, but with a little practice, you can do it "Bob's your uncle!"

It's not actually clear where the phrase comes from, but one theory is that it originated from the British Prime Minister Arthur Balfour, who appointed his nephew to a high-ranking government position, saying, "Bob's your uncle and Fanny's your aunt." This may have later been shortened to just "Bob's your uncle."

So, when someone says "Bob's your uncle," it's like they're saying, "Hey, look at that! You did it, and it wasn't even hard!"
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