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A potential route — bravo! (3,2,2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

way to go

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'a potential' is the definition.
I know nothing about this answer so I can't judge whether this works.

'route bravo' is the wordplay.
'route' becomes 'way' (way is a kind of route).
'bravo' becomes 'togo' (I can't justify this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'way'+'togo'='WAY TO GO'

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(Other definitions for way to go that I've seen before include "Expression of US approval" , "Amazing" , "give American encouragement" , "expression of praise" , "Director gives one" .)

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