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Bob's your mother's brother

Bob's your mother's brother is the alternative form of Bob's your uncle.

Meaning of Bob's your uncle

Phrase

Bob's your uncle

  1. (Commonwealth, Ireland, UK, idiomatic) 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.
    • Insert the plug, press the switch, and Bob's your uncle.

Questions about Bob's your mother's brother

What is Bob's your mother's brother the alternative form of?
Bob's your mother's brother is the alternative form of Bob's your uncle.

Words near Bob's your mother's brother in the dictionary

  1. bob wig
  2. bob wigs
  3. bob wire
  4. bob wires
  5. Bob's your father's brother
  6. Bob's your mother's brother
  7. Bob's your uncle
  8. Bob's your uncle and Fanny's your aunt
  9. Bob's your uncle, Fanny's your aunt
  10. bob-a-job
  11. bob-cherry

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