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A load of rubbish

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11 October 2025

A load of rubbish

We use this expression to say we think something is not true, or is useless.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Did you like the film?

No. It was a load of rubbish.

Example 2

People say that it always rains in England.

That's a load of rubbish. It rains about 10% of the time. That's all.

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