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may the Force not be with you

idiom
Meaning

Used to wish someone bad luck.


Origin

disputed origin

From may the Force be with you.

Examples
SIMPLE

I hope you fail, so may the Force not be with you.

CONTEXTUAL

Since you cheated to win the game, I hope you lose and may the Force not be with you.

COMPLEX

As he watched his rival step onto the stage, he whispered a spiteful wish that may the Force not be with you during your performance.

Anchors to
Related idioms5entries
  1. 01

    force down someone's throat

    To shove something down someone's throat.

  2. 02

    force of habit

    An act that has been repeated to the point where the performance of the act becomes automatic.

  3. 03

    force someone's hand

    Bring about a situation which necessitates an agent to act, often causing a plan to be executed prematurely.

  4. 04

    may the Force be with you

    Used to wish someone luck with a difficult endeavor.

  5. 05

    may the Force be without you

    Synonym of may the Force not be with you.

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