way to go used to express pleasure, approval, or excitement. North American informal
☞ The expression is apparently an abbreviation of 'That's the (right) way to go!'
1990Robert OliverMaking Champions You had Bechard shakin'. He wasn't gonna mess with you. Way to go!
☞ For other idioms containing way, see the entry for the main word in the idiom (for example, in the family way at family).