more power to someone
more power to (someone or something)
May someone or something find success in their activity or pursuit. Hey, if they want to spend all their free time in front of a computer screen, then more power to them. You want to be an auto mechanic when you graduate? Well, I don't have any idea what I want to be, so more power to you!
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
more power to someone
Best wishes to someone, as in He's decided to climb Mount Everest-well, more power to him. [Mid-1800s] For a more recent synonym, see right on.
See also: more, power, someone
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
more power to someone
People say more power to someone to mean that they approve of something they are doing or plan to do and hope they will be successful. If he can fix this mess, more power to him.
See also: more, power, someone
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
- all power to your elbow
- be up to (something)
- all yours
- it is the pace that kills
- hay is for horses
- blaze
- blazes
- blazing
- clearance
- get (the) clearance to (do something)