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!

More power to you!

Well done!; You really stood up for yourself!; You really did something for your own benefit! (The stress is on to, and the you is usually "ya.") Bill: I finally told her off, but good. Bob: More power to you! Sue: I spent years getting ready for that job, and I finally got it. Mary: More power to you!

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.

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.

词组	more power to (someone or something)
释义	more power to (someone or something) 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! See also: more, power Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. More power to you! Well done!; You really stood up for yourself!; You really did something for your own benefit! (The stress is on to, and the you is usually "ya.") Bill: I finally told her off, but good. Bob: More power to you! Sue: I spent years getting ready for that job, and I finally got it. Mary: More power to you! See also: more, power McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. 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. See also: 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)
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