Get a load of Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫoʊd/ /ˈəv
GET-uh-LOHD-uhv or GIT-uh-LOHD-uhv
ɡˈɛt/ /æɪ/ /lˈəʊd/ /ˈɒv
get-uh-LOHD-uhv
Definition
A casual expression used to tell someone to look at or notice something surprising, funny, or unusual.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, mainly spoken, often said with surprise or amusement. Used before pointing something out, usually with 'hey'. Can sound playful or teasing. Not for formal or written contexts.
Spanish: mira a - fíjate enPortuguese (BR): olha só para - repara emPortuguese (PT): olha só para - repara emChinese (Simplified): 你看看 - 你瞧瞧Chinese (Traditional): 你看看 - 你瞧瞧Hindi: देखो तो सही - ज़रा देखोArabic: تأمل في - شاهدBengali: দেখ তো - একবার দেখো - শুনেছোRussian: глянь - посмотриJapanese: 見てよ - 見てみてVietnamese: nhìn kìa - xem kìaKorean: 저거 봐 - 봐봐Turkish: şuna bak - bakUrdu: ذرا دیکھو - دیکھوIndonesian: lihat deh - coba lihat
Example Sentences
Get a load of that huge dog over there!
basic
Get a load of his new haircut.
basic
Hey, get a load of that car!
basic
Get a load of what Tom is wearing today!
natural
Did you get a load of the boss’s funny tie this morning?
natural
Wow, get a load of that sunset!
natural