English Expression · Intermediate
poor power
Limited ability
Pronunciation: say poor power
Meaning
Limited ability.
Example
The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.
The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.
Practice tips
- Practice poor power out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.