Citizens of Australia, what does this phrase mean?

Question

I heard surfer Trent Munro say something like "and Bob's your uncle." Is it just some sort of common expression in Australia? When does someone use a phrase like that and why? Thanks! :)

Answer 1

The saying "Bob's your uncle", basically translates to "and there you have it" or "it's as easy as that", or "she'll be right" or "quick as that"

If I was explaining to you, for example, how to tie your shoe laces, I would go through the motions with you and then follow up with something like, "So you tie these to ends into a bow, and "Bob's your Uncle".

Not to sure what the history of it is though!

Answer 2

Its an old saying even here in the u.s., just like the person before me sad the best description is "as quick as that" no different than if you say "bam just like that". My aunt and mother use it all the time.

Answer 3

well im not from austrailia but it can be used anywhere it means 'tada' like there you go.
e.g put that there and bobs your uncle uve got a ....
you can also say sumfin like ****** your aunty or something!?

Answer 4

Not just Aussies--my husband uses it sometimes too. Check this out:

http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-bob1.htm

Answer 5

It is British slang. You can read about it here:
http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-bob1.htm

Answer 6

quick as that