OFF: Brit Slang!

[Mahkno nestor]

In a message dated 06/08/2002 20:52:23 GMT Daylight Time,
mikemont at NYCAP.RR.COM writes:


> I'm very interested in the Bob's your Uncle as I JUST crossed this reference
> in the recent Dr. Who book Camera Obscura by Lloyd Rose.  So this is an
> "inside" brit joke?
>


"Bobs your uncle" derives from  nepotism of particular  UK prime minister
whose  full name  eludes me at present- Means you got it made - if bob was
your uncle youd get lucrative  job in govt or civil service.