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
Herschel-Yiddish
LechosŁAwle-KHAW-swahfPolish
RoloRAHL-oEnglish (Rare)
JonathonJAHN-ə-thənEnglish
Aurelianus-Ancient Roman
Majid-Arabic