more power to someone

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more power to (someone)

  1. 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.

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