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It absolutely does Bob, thanks! I'm pretty up on my history, but that one was a mystery to me. Luckily it combines etymology, which I have an interest in, and history, which I have an interest in as well. I appreciate the heads up.

Bob's your uncle explained!

It is somewhat disturbing that "ten different Brits" didn't at least know what the phrase means. "Bob's your uncle" is a way of saying "you're all set" or "you've got it made." It's a catch phrase dating back to 1887, when British Prime Minister Robert Cecil (a.k.a. Lord Salisbury) decided to appoint a certain Arthur Balfour to the prestigious and sensitive post of Chief Secretary for Ireland. Not lost on the British public was the fact that Lord Salisbury just happened to be better known to Arthur Balfour as "Uncle Bob." In the resulting furor over what was seen as an act of blatant nepotism, "Bob's your uncle" became a popular sarcastic comment applied to any situation where the outcome was preordained by favoritism. As the scandal faded in public memory, the phrase lost its edge and became just a synonym for "no problem."

Hope this helps shed light on uncle bob.


Thanks to all those who have put their trust in my Turnbuckles.

Many thanks.
Bob

Just out of curiosity, what does Bob's your uncle mean exactly??

Those look really cool, almost make me want to build biplanes.

Well, that sure adds to realisem!
Looks great on your Pfalz DIIIa. Hmm interesting...