December 20th, 2009, 06:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mal Hombre
The expression may refer to Robert Cecil,Lord Salisbury giving the prestigious post of Chief Secretary for Ireland to his nephew Arthur Balfour,Hence Bob's your uncle.
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I'm sure the Irish were thrilled, not that they had any say in it. |
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