get\ a\ load\ of

get\ a\ load\ of
v. phr. slang
1. To take a good look at; see (something unusual or interesting.)
- Often used to show surprise or admiration.

Get a load of that pretty girl!

Get a load of Dick's new car!

Compare: look over
2. To listen to carefully or with interest, especially exciting news.
- Often used as a command:

Get a load of this: Alice got married yesterday!


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  • get a load of — (slang) To listen to, look at, pay attention to • • • Main Entry: ↑load * * * get a load of spoken phrase used for telling someone to look at or listen to someone or something that you think is funny or interesting Get a load of that dress!… …   Useful english dictionary

  • get a load of — (something) look at something that is very surprising or attractive. Get a load of the lies in their press release! Get a load of that dress! It s beautiful! …   New idioms dictionary

  • get a load of — ► get a load of informal take a look at (used to draw attention to someone or something). Main Entry: ↑load …   English terms dictionary

  • get a load of — {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To take a good look at; see (something unusual or interesting.) Often used to show surprise or admiration. * /Get a load of that pretty girl!/ * /Get a load of Dick s new car!/ Compare: LOOK OVER. 2. To listen to carefully… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • get a load of — {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To take a good look at; see (something unusual or interesting.) Often used to show surprise or admiration. * /Get a load of that pretty girl!/ * /Get a load of Dick s new car!/ Compare: LOOK OVER. 2. To listen to carefully… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • get a load of — verb To experience someone or something, especially by looking or listening. One night Bernette happened to get a load of Peggy doing a rumba with Jackie. Syn: behold …   Wiktionary

  • get a load of — vp Look at. Get a load of Frankie s new car! 1940s …   Historical dictionary of American slang

  • get a load of —    This slang expression means to pay attention or take notice of something.     Hey! Get a load of that outfit! …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

  • get a load of — take a good look at, see something Get a load of that man over there with the four big dogs …   Idioms and examples

  • get a load of — spoken used for telling someone to look at or listen to someone or something that you think is funny or interesting Get a load of that dress! …   English dictionary

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