to open the floodgates

Definición y Significado de "open the floodgates"

to open the floodgates
01

to cause strong and overwhelming emotional reactions, often leading to a burst of tears, feelings, or memories

to [open] the floodgates definition and meaning
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After years of keeping her pain bottled up, she finally confided in a trusted friend, and the floodgates of her sorrow burst open.
The heartfelt eulogy at the funeral opened the floodgates of emotion, leaving not a dry eye in the room.
02

(of an action or decision) to allow for many possibilities, particularly those that were previously unavailable

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The company's new policy to allow employees to work from home opened the floodgates for a more flexible and diverse workforce.
Lowering the interest rates on loans may open the floodgates for more people to invest in real estate.
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