Get a load of something or someone In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "get a load of something or someone", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-02-03 04:02

Meaning of Get a load of something or someone

Get a load of something or someone American spoken language informal slang

To draw someone's attention to something that you think is intriguing or fascinating

Get a load of this book! What do you think about it?

Once you get a load of her new appearance, you'll understand what I said.

Other phrases about:

Friends, Romans, Countrymen, Lend Me Your Ears

Everybody, pay attention to me.

warn (one) off (from someone or something)

To tell someone to leave or stay away from a dangerous situation or trouble

take a blind bit of notice

Pay attention to someone or something

back in (one's) box

Back in a position in which one attracts less attention

watch (someone or something) like a hawk

To watch someone or something very closely and carefully

Grammar and Usage of Get a load of something or someone

Verb Forms

Origin of Get a load of something or someone

This expression originated in America in the early 20th century.

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