For donkey’s years

donkey's years

This British expression jokingly alludes to the considerable length of years the animal works with nothing to show for it. If you have done something for donkey’s years, then you have done it for an awfully long time.

Example: I’ve been a plumber for donkey’s years. It’s time for a change.

Bob’s your uncle

bob's your uncle

This idiom is a catch phrase used when ‘everything is alright’ and means that something will be done, sorted or successful. It’s the British equivalent of “…and that’s that,” or “there you go!” How it is used is often quite funny.

Example: “You want to know how to use the application? Well, just open the app, go to the help section, and Bob’s your uncle– you have all the info”!