"…and Bob's Your Uncle."

“Bob’s your uncle” is an expression used in British English. It typically concludes a simple set of instructions and is equivalent to “you’re all set.” The phrase first appeared in print in the 1930s, and its origins are unclear. It may have been derived from the saying “all is bob,” which means “all is well.” Some theories point to specific “Bobs” who may have inspired the phrase. One such candidate, British Prime Minister Robert Cecil, appointed his nephew to what prestigious post in 1887? Discuss

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