Common but strange British English Expressions: BOBS YOUR UNCLE
Here is a rather strange everyday idiom: Bob s your uncle. We explain its origin and give examples of how it s used. It really is common and you ll hear it frequently so next time you re speaking to an English speaking person or visiting Britain do use it. Intermediate and advanced English lessons on our youtube channel. Brought to you by LetThemTalk language school in Paris. TRANSCRIPT Great Britain 1887 the Prime Minister is Robert Bob Cecil. There is a vacancy in his government for a Chief Secretary for Ireland, After some consideration the Prime Minister announces his choice The new Chief secretary for Ireland is Alfred Balfour. What, who People exclaimed. This is a very important post and yet he s chosen somebody unknown for the post. Wait a minute isn t Alfred Balfour The Prime Minister s nephew Ah now I understand, You are a nobody but Bob s your
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