Etymology Journal ยท G
Get a load of that!
Meaning
- Used to draw someone's attention to something surprising, ridiculous, or impressive. It acts as an invitation to share an opinion.
Casual, observant
Used in a sentence
- Get a load of that fancy car parked on the lawn.
- Get a load of that outfit she is wearing today.
- Get a load of that massive storm rolling in.
The backstory
Load in this context refers to a quantity of items or information. To get a load of something is to take it all in or look closely at it.
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