erst recht
Translation
all the more, even more so, especially now
Examples
Wenn du es verbietest, will ich es erst recht.
If you forbid it, I want it all the more.
Jetzt, wo es regnet, will ich erst recht nicht raus.
Now that it's raining, I especially don't want to go out.
Grammar Patterns
..., all the more ... He is tired, and all the more so after the long journey.
Similar Words
besonders (especially), umso mehr (all the more)
Etymology
From 'erst' (first, only now) + 'recht' (right, truly). The combination implies that a new condition makes something 'truly right' or necessary now.
Memory Tips
Think of a situation reaching a tipping point. 'First (`erst`) it was just an idea, but now it's truly (`recht`) necessary.' This creates the 'all the more' feeling.