more power to someone
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Phrase edit
- Used to express wishes for someone's success in an endeavour of their own choosing.
- 1837, Samuel Lover, Rory O'More: A National Romance, volume 1, page 81:
- “Long life to your grace" says O'Dempsy, taking off his hat; “you desarve to be an O'Shaughnessy!” “More power to you, Paddy!" says Lord Edward […]
- 2008, Sarah Atwell, Pane of Death, page 34:
- Peter didn't seem to be married, and if she wanted to make a run at him, more power to her.
- 2012, Lance J. Lessler, Sascha's World, page 264:
- It doesn't really click with me, but if that's what he wants, more power to him.
Derived terms edit
- more power to your elbow (Britain, possibly)
References edit
- “more power to someone”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.
- “more power to you”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.
- More power to you! at The Free Dictionary