“A Power of Good” 💪
If you’re told those new vitamins will do you “a power of good,” get ready for some serious upgrades to your wellbeing! This charmingly unsophisticated turn of phrase uses “power” to mean “a great deal.” It implies that something will have a profound and very positive effect.
Given the hyperbolic flavor of this idiom, it adds an extra oomph to otherwise ordinary expressions of benefit. Imagine receiving a hearty thumbs-up from a Cheshire Cat – it’s just that delightful and promising!
Synonyms:
- Do wonders
- Work miracles
- Bring great benefits
- Be highly beneficial
Antonyms:
- Cause harm
- Wreck havoc
- Do a disservice
Related Idioms and Expressions:
- A blessing in disguise 🙏
- Cure-all or panacea 💊
- Save the day 🦸♂️
Humor-Filled Quote:
“Those vitamins work so well, I half-expected to leap tall buildings in a single bound!” – Anonymous
Proverbs:
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Literature:
- “The Road to Wellville” by T.C. Boyle
- “Feel-Better Book” by Todd Parr
Songs:
- “Feeling Good” by Nina Simone
- “Happy” by Pharrell Williams
Movies:
- “Patch Adams” (1998) 🌼
- “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” (2002) 🎉
Example Usage:
“Those vitamins will do her a power of good.” Translation: ‘The new vitamins will significantly improve her health.’
May your days always bring you “a power of good”! Dive into the world of phrases and let them sprinkle some magic into your everyday life!
- Lexi Lingo
