get a load

• Informelle Aufforderung, die Aufmerksamkeit auf etwas oder jemanden zu lenken, oft mit Überraschung, Bewunderung oder Missbilligung. Kann auch bedeuten, hinzusehen oder genau zuzuhören.

An informal expression used to draw attention to something or someone, often with surprise, admiration, or disapproval. It can also mean to take a look or listen carefully.

1. Look at or noticeB2slangamerican

   Used to draw attention to something or someone, often surprising or impressive.

   Schau mal

   • Get a load of that car! It's amazing.
   • Get a load of her new dress.
   • Get a load of this: he won the lottery!

2. Listen to or hearB2slangamerican

   Used to introduce something surprising or interesting that someone said.

   Hör mal

   • Get a load of what he just said.
   • Get a load of this joke.
   • Get a load of the news about the merger.