What is bob's your uncle?

"Bob's your uncle" is a common British English idiom that essentially means "and there you have it" or "it's as easy as that." It indicates that achieving a desired outcome is simple and straightforward, often following a set of instructions or a simple process. It's similar to saying "voilà."

The phrase's origin is generally attributed to a historical event. In 1887, Robert%20Cecil, Lord Salisbury, became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He then appointed his nephew, Arthur%20Balfour, as Chief Secretary for Ireland. This was a controversial move due to Balfour's relative inexperience. The implication was that Balfour got the job solely because "Bob's your uncle," meaning he was related to the Prime Minister.

While the precise origin might be debated, the phrase has become a widely understood idiom in British%20English (and to a lesser extent, in other Commonwealth countries) to signify ease and success.