more power to someone

English

Phrase

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.

Derived terms

• more power to your elbow (Britain, possibly)

References

• “more power to someone”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.
• “more power to you”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.
• More power to you! at The Free Dictionary