Robert is your father's brother

Robert is your father's brother

1. Alternative form of Robert's your father's brother.
   • 1988, “Phone-In Chat Show Hosts”, in Victor Lewis Smith, Paul Sparks, editors, Loose Ends: The Book, London: Ebury Press, →ISBN, “Mrs Tribly’s Compleat and Gentlewoman’s Guide to Revenge Thorough” section, page 57, column 1:

     I’ve also blocked an entire phone-in programme. It’s simple but you may need help. If you have a switchboard with about 10 lines, then Robert is your Father’s Brother! Most Radio Stations have only 7 or 8 lines. By telephoning the station and, as soon as the phone-in receptionist answers putting him on ‘hold’ you effectively put that line out of action.

   • 1993 June 26, David Lawson, “Down-valuations are killing recovery”, in The Independent, number 2,086, London, →ISSN, →OCLC, page 37:

     As you might guess, Andy is no estate agent. But no matter: the giant parcel he sent me boasts that anyone can do the job. Shove the enclosed For Sale board in your garden, read the leaflets and save close to £1,500 in agents’ fees on an average home. He claims it has already worked for an £84,000 Abingdon house after pulling in 10 potential buyers in eight weeks. All you need is a bit of basic knowledge, an accurate price and Robert is your father’s brother.

   • 2004, Denise Ryan, “Epilogue”, in Blood Knot, London: Piatkus, →ISBN, page 372:

     All I need to do now is write my novel, get a publishing contract and Robert is your father’s brother.

   • 2014, Stephen May, “Polly”, in Wake Up Happy Every Day, London: Bloomsbury Circus, →ISBN, page 139:

     There’s this marvellous thing called the internet, Polly my love. You should try it. Get to know someone online. Do all the chat there, and then, if they agree to meet, well Robert is your father’s brother.