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Old 17-Nov-2008, 00:57
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CONGRATULATIONS IN ADVANCE TO MOONZ ON COMPLETING 1000 POSTS. WAY TO GO.


Hi! The sentences I quoted above were written by one of our fellow members.

I found the definition of "way to go" in online Urban Dictionary, which defines it as "Congratulations- good job!".

Urban Dictionary: way to go

I think it aslo implies "go ahead". Am I right? Thanks!
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Old 17-Nov-2008, 01:32
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When used in this way, it is usually taken to mean congratulations.

The way to go = the direction to take.
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Hi Anglika,

Thank you for your answer. I have two related questions.

1. Since "way to go" means congraduations, then would it redundant in that context because the first sentence has expressed "congraduations"?

2. If someone did a good job, and I'd like to say congraduations and let he/she keep on doing it in the same or better way. Is there any colloquial words for this?

Is it okay to say "Way to go and move on"?
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Say:
Way to go! Keep up the good work!
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Hi RonBee,

Thank you for your answer. I see.
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Hi RonBee,

Thank you for your answer. I see.
Dear thedaffodils, it means, you are on right path and you have not yet reached your destination and we are encouraging you to still go ahead.

Thedaffodils, way to go.

Cheers,

one of the fellow members.
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Old 17-Nov-2008, 12:44
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Dear thedaffodils, it means, you are on right path and you have not yet reached your destination and we are encouraging you to still go ahead.

Thedaffodils, way to go.

Cheers,

one of the fellow members.

Dear fellow member,

Thank you for your help and encouragement. I am on the road!
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Dear fellow member,

Thank you for your help and encouragement. I am on the road!
One for the road?
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One for the road?
Thanks! But I refer to I am on the road of studying English. I am happy with you all fellow members here. Please don't banish me!

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Thanks! But I refer to I am on the road of studing English. I am happy with you all fellow members here. Please don't banish me!
It is rather you who are making the whole staff and members who is making us study English.(dear thedaffodils please check the spelling of studying in your reply above).
No one can banish you from anywhere, you are such sprighty student and member, you would always be most welcome.

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