Get a load of somebody/something

phrase

To notice or pay attention to someone or something, often because it is unusual or surprising.

Get a load of that guy's rainbow-colored suit
Visual representation of "get a load of somebody/something" - To notice or pay attention to someone or something, often because it is unusual or surprising

Often appears as...

  • get a load of this
  • get a load of that

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

phrase

To tell or show something to someone, often to surprise, impress or annoy them.

Get a load of this joke I came up with
Visual representation of "get a load of somebody/something" - To tell or show something to someone, often to surprise, impress or annoy them

Often appears as...

  • get a load of this guy
  • get a load of this news

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

phrase

To notice or pay attention to someone or something, often because it is unusual or surprising.

Get a load of that guy's rainbow-colored suit
Visual representation of "get a load of somebody/something" - To notice or pay attention to someone or something, often because it is unusual or surprising

Often appears as...

  • get a load of this
  • get a load of that

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

phrase

To tell or show something to someone, often to surprise, impress or annoy them.

Get a load of this joke I came up with
Visual representation of "get a load of somebody/something" - To tell or show something to someone, often to surprise, impress or annoy them

Often appears as...

  • get a load of this guy
  • get a load of this news

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "get a load of somebody/something"
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Informal Setting

Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or professional environments.

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Hey, get a load of that car zooming down the street!
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Express Amazement

Often expresses surprise or invites someone to witness something noteworthy or outlandish.

Illustration for Express Amazement
Get a load of the dog walking on two legs!
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Possible Sarcasm

Can be used sarcastically to mock something or someone considered absurd.

Illustration for Possible Sarcasm
Oh, get a load of the 'expert' giving advice!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Setting

Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or professional environments.

Illustration for Informal Setting
Hey, get a load of that car zooming down the street!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Express Amazement

Often expresses surprise or invites someone to witness something noteworthy or outlandish.

Illustration for Express Amazement
Get a load of the dog walking on two legs!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Possible Sarcasm

Can be used sarcastically to mock something or someone considered absurd.

Illustration for Possible Sarcasm
Oh, get a load of the 'expert' giving advice!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Setting

Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or professional environments.

Illustration for Informal Setting
Hey, get a load of that car zooming down the street!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Express Amazement

Often expresses surprise or invites someone to witness something noteworthy or outlandish.

Illustration for Express Amazement
Get a load of the dog walking on two legs!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Possible Sarcasm

Can be used sarcastically to mock something or someone considered absurd.

Illustration for Possible Sarcasm
Oh, get a load of the 'expert' giving advice!
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