| 单词 | more power to a person |
| 释义 | > as lemmasmore power to a person (also a person's elbow, arm) P14. more power to a person (also a person's elbow, arm): good luck, may the person specified be successful (in a praiseworthy activity). ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > prosperity > in prosperous condition [phrase] > fortunately > wish for another's good fortune well worthc1275 winc1400 fair fall ——c1430 wally fall1568 more power to a person (also a person's elbow, arm)1831 1831 S. Lover Legends & Stories Ireland 140 More power to your elbow, Paddy, my boy. 1867 T. Carlyle Reminisc. (1881) II. App. 321 More power to him! 1932 E. Glasgow Let. 12 Jan. (1958) 112 I read and enjoyed and admired the articles by Allen Tate. They are fine and true. More power to him. 1973 P. Moyes Curious Affair of Third Dog viii. 107 ‘I'm trying to find Griselda, you see.’ ‘In that case, more power to your arm.’ 1989 Rhythm Apr. 29/1 If what I did is going to be of some use to younger players then power to them. < as lemmas |
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