more power to someone

phrase

Used to express wishes for someone's success in an endeavour of their own choosing.

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Meanings

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  1. Used to express wishes for someone's success in an endeavour of their own choosing.

    It doesn't really click with me, but if that's what he wants, more power to him.

    2012, Lance J. Lessler, Sascha's World, page 264
    2 more examples

    “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 […]

    1837, Samuel Lover, Rory O'More: A National Romance, volume 1, page 81

    Peter didn't seem to be married, and if she wanted to make a run at him, more power to her.

    2008, Sarah Atwell, Pane of Death, page 34
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more power to someone. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/more%20power%20to%20someone

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“more power to someone.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/more%20power%20to%20someone. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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