Way to go!

interjection

Used to express approval or congratulate someone.

You got an 'A' on your math test? Way to go!
Visual representation of "way to go!" - Used to express approval or congratulate someone

Often appears as...

  • way to go
  • team!

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Colloquial, Idiomatic

noun

The correct or best path or decision to take.

Taking a course in this university is definitely the way to go.
Visual representation of "way to go!" - The correct or best path or decision to take

Often appears as...

  • this is the way to go.
  • that's the way to go.
interjection

Used to express approval or congratulate someone.

You got an 'A' on your math test? Way to go!
Visual representation of "way to go!" - Used to express approval or congratulate someone

Often appears as...

  • way to go
  • team!

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Colloquial, Idiomatic

noun

The correct or best path or decision to take.

Taking a course in this university is definitely the way to go.
Visual representation of "way to go!" - The correct or best path or decision to take

Often appears as...

  • this is the way to go.
  • that's the way to go.
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "way to go!"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Enthusiastic Praise

Express excitement or happiness for someone's success, like a cheer.

Illustration for Enthusiastic Praise
You won the game? Way to go, champ!
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Informal Encouragement

It's casual, used among friends or team members, not in formal settings.

Illustration for Informal Encouragement
You're learning to play the guitar? Way to go!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Support

Offer moral support or boost someone's confidence in challenges.

Illustration for Emotional Support
You decided to volunteer? Way to go!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Enthusiastic Praise

Express excitement or happiness for someone's success, like a cheer.

Illustration for Enthusiastic Praise
You won the game? Way to go, champ!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Encouragement

It's casual, used among friends or team members, not in formal settings.

Illustration for Informal Encouragement
You're learning to play the guitar? Way to go!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Support

Offer moral support or boost someone's confidence in challenges.

Illustration for Emotional Support
You decided to volunteer? Way to go!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Enthusiastic Praise

Express excitement or happiness for someone's success, like a cheer.

Illustration for Enthusiastic Praise
You won the game? Way to go, champ!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Encouragement

It's casual, used among friends or team members, not in formal settings.

Illustration for Informal Encouragement
You're learning to play the guitar? Way to go!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Support

Offer moral support or boost someone's confidence in challenges.

Illustration for Emotional Support
You decided to volunteer? Way to go!
Visual representation of the word "Way to go!"

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