more power to someone

Idioms & Phrases

more power to someone

Best wishes to someone, as in He's decided to climb Mount Everestwell, more power to him. [Mid-1800s] For a more recent synonym, see right on.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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