[get] a load on
1
to become extremely drunk
The idiom "get a load on" is used informally to refer to consuming alcohol, often in a significant quantity, with the intent of becoming really drunk. The origin of this phrase is not precisely known, but it is thought to have evolved from various slang terms related to alcohol and inebriation. It is often used humorously or casually to refer to the act of drinking alcohol, especially in social or party settings.
- He got a load on and decided he was going to break every window in the street
- Let's go to the bar and get a load on to celebrate your birthday.
- After a long week at work, he often heads to the pub to get a load on and relax.
- The college students decided to get a load on at the frat party over the weekend.
- Getting a load on might be fun occasionally, but it's essential to do so responsibly and in moderation.