more power to someone



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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
RubÉNroo-BENSpanish
Mitchel['mitʃəl]
Josettezho-ZETFrench
Taroutah-ṙo:Japanese
GerhardGER-hahrt (German), KHER-hahrt (Dutch)German, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Ancient Germanic
BunnyBUN-eeEnglish