load someone or something down (with someone or something)

load someone or something down (with someone or something)
load someone or something down(with someone or something)
to burden someone or something with someone or something. •

Don't load down my car with too many people.

Tom loaded himself down with work every weekend.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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