English Explanatory Dictionary

more power to your elbow

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Used to express admiration of a person coupled with wishes for their continued success in an endeavour of their own choosing: all the best; good luck.

Pronunciation

/mɔː ˈpaʊə tʊ jə ˈɛlbəʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-more power to your elbow.wav /mɔɹ ˈpaʊɚ tʊ jɚ ˈɛlboʊ/

Word forms

more power to your elbow

Etymology

Possibly an elaboration of more power to you, with the speaker expressing the wish that the person addressed will have more strength to achieve their goal.

Synonyms

best of luck more power to your arm more grease to your elbow
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