load of cobblers

The phrase "load of cobblers" is a slang expression primarily used in British English. It is a euphemism for "nonsense" or "rubbish." The term "cobblers" is a shortened form of "cobblers' awls," which rhymes with "balls" and is a British slang term for testicles. The phrase is often used to express disbelief or contempt for something that is considered untrue, illogical, or of poor quality.