2006-09-07 23:44:05 · 7 answers · asked by Lorraine A 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
In the UK, the popular expression "And Bob's your uncle" is often thought to have originated when Robert Cecil, Marquess of Salisbury, the Prime Minister, appointed his nephew, Arthur Balfour, to a prestigious position. This theory of origin is questionable as the first use in print is not until 1937; Arthur Balfour was appointed Chief Secretary of Ireland in 1887. Today the phrase simply means "no problem" or "everything is done", as in: "insert the plug, press the switch, and Bob's your uncle."
2006-09-07 23:46:43 · answer #1 · answered by Chris O 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bob's your Uncle and Fanny's your Aunt. Are expressions dating back to pirate talk. Usually to prove a point. Bob being short for Robert and Fanny being short for Francis. A pirate who had a good up bring was found out and was made to walk the plank. Can't remember the pirates name though.
2006-09-08 06:52:27 · answer #2 · answered by Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question - - - - bobs your uncle fannys your aunt!
2006-09-08 06:50:39 · answer #3 · answered by dancing darlings 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's sounds from back east.
Have you heard the expression, Kneel and Bob?
get in, KNEEL IN BOB!
LOL
2006-09-08 06:47:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad's brother - Robert
2006-09-08 06:49:46 · answer #5 · answered by sarcasticquotemarks 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Funny, this is the first time I heard it.
2006-09-08 06:49:54 · answer #6 · answered by blueyes2001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does uncle sam know about this???
2006-09-08 06:49:09 · answer #7 · answered by lopezjl137 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋