get a load

• Expresión informal usada para llamar la atención sobre algo o alguien, a menudo con sorpresa, admiración o desaprobación. También puede significar ‘mirar’ o ‘escuchar atentamente’.

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.

   Mira, fíjate

   • 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.

   Escucha esto

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