way to go

idiom

US, informal
—used to tell someone that he or she has done something well
Nice job, guys! Way to go!

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This sign is all about form and structure as a practical Earth sign, so a sleek carryall is the way to go. — Hedy Phillips, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025 Initial Verdict: Update There’s a serious security element here so updating seems to be the way to go, especially as there are so far few issues regarding new problems. — David Phelan, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 Step 3: If rolling over into an IRA, find the right options If a rollover to an IRA is the way to go, the next step is to identify the right brokerage firm or mutual fund company. — CBS News, 11 Mar. 2025 Here’s why packing light is the way to go and how to get started. — Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for way to go

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“Way to go.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/way%20to%20go. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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