Meaning of the word "more power to somebody's elbow" in English
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more power to somebody's elbow
US /mɔr ˈpaʊər tu ˈsʌmbədiz ˈɛlboʊ/
UK /mɔr ˈpaʊər tu ˈsʌmbədiz ˈɛlboʊ/
Idiom
1.
used to express approval of someone's actions and to wish them continued success
Example:
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She's starting her own business, and I say, more power to her elbow!
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He stood up to the bully, and more power to his elbow for doing so.
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