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Synonyms

get a load of

Idioms  

  1. Look at or listen to, as in Get a load of Mike feeding the baby, or Through those thin walls we really got a load of their fight. [Slang; early 1900s]

Example Sentences

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"I get a load of grief every time I say Manchester United will lose," said Sutton.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2023

“If you liked ‘The Toothpick,’ wait until you get a load of ‘The Grommet.’

From New York Times • Jun. 22, 2023

If only Buster Keaton could get a load of this.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2023

It feels strange to say, “Sure, dumplings are great, but get a load of this onion cake!”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2023

“And get a load of that gigantic Christmas tree.”

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

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