BBC地道英语:Bob's Your Uncle 易如反掌

Feifei: So if something's really simple, and is going to get a good result, you'd say Bob's your uncle. But what about if it was something that I was doing and that was going to be successful. would I say that Bob's my uncle?

Dan: Not really. The phrase Bob's your uncle always remains the same whether you're talking about yourself or about other people. Here are some more examples:

Examples

A: Excuse me, how can I get to the swimming pool from here?

B: Just go straight down the High Street, then take the first left, and Bob's your uncle.

A: Are you nervous about your interview?

B: Not really; as long as they know I speak Spanish, Bob's your uncle.

Feifei: OK, so I just need to change the batteries on this phone and it'll work?

Dan: Exactly. It's really simple, just charge them overnight and Bob's your uncle!

Feifei: Bob's your uncle! Don't forget to check out more Authentic Real English phrases on our website bbcukchina.com.

Dan: Bye.