"more power to your elbow" meaning in English

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Interjection

IPA: /mɔː ˈpaʊə tʊ jə ˈɛlbəʊ/ [Received-Pronunciation], /mɔɹ ˈpaʊɚ tʊ jɚ ˈɛlboʊ/ [General-American] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-more power to your elbow.wav
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. Head templates: {{en-interj}} more power to your elbow
  1. (British) 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. Tags: British Synonyms: best of luck, more power to your arm, more grease to your elbow
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          "word": "more power to your arm"
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          "word": "more grease to your elbow"
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