get a load on

get a load on

slang To get drunk. Primarily heard in US. Want to go to the bar tonight? I need to get a load on after this disaster of a day.
See also: get, load, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

get (or have) a load on

become drunk. US informal
See also: get, load, on
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See also:
  • have (got) a load on
  • have a load on
  • carrying a (heavy) load
  • carrying a heavy load
  • carrying a load
  • a load of (something)
  • come in and take a load off your feet
  • load of crap
  • a load of nonsense