Bob's your uncle
No problem, the solution is simple, there you have it, it's that easy, you have what you want, all will be well: indicates a desirable conclusion has been reached with ease.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Just press this button and Bob's your uncle.”
“Mix these two colors together and Bob's your uncle, you have purple.”
“Type your password here and Bob's your uncle, the screen unlocks.”
“Follow the instructions on the box, and Bob's your uncle, the shelf is ready to use.”
“Add a little salt to the boiling water, drop in the pasta for ten minutes, and Bob's your uncle, dinner is served.”
“You just need to sign this form, pay the small fee at the desk, and Bob's your uncle, your membership is active.”
“Simply connect the cables to the main port, restart the system, and Bob's your uncle, the software will be fully operational.”
first recorded 20th c.
Unknown. Several unsupported theories exist about its origin. A common explanation, involving Arthur Balfour gaining a promotion through the supposed intercession of his uncle, Prime Minister Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, is doubted because the expression did not appear in print until 1924.
Last updated August 10, 2026