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load up on

idiom
Meaning

To gather large quantities of (something); to stockpile (something); to gorge on (something); to hoard (something).


Examples
SIMPLE

I need to load up on groceries before the storm hits.

CONTEXTUAL

Since the long winter is coming, the squirrels load up on nuts to survive the cold months.

COMPLEX

The travelers decided to load up on supplies at the final outpost, knowing the mountain pass ahead offered no further opportunities for replenishment.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    blow one's load

    To ejaculate, to cum.

  2. 02

    dump one's load

    To ejaculate, cum, inseminate, or defecate

  3. 03

    load of shit

    Something that is not true, a mass of lies (refers to bullshit).

  4. 04

    load up

    To fully load (a weapon).

  5. 05

    one brick short of a full load

    Stupid.

  6. 06

    sea load

    The weight of the payload on a vessel.

  7. 07

    shoot one's load

    To ejaculate; to cum.

  8. 08

    take a load off

    To go from a standing position to a sitting one.

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