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to open the floodgates
01
to cause strong and overwhelming emotional reactions, often leading to a burst of tears, feelings, or memories
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Idiom
Informal
उदाहरण
After years of keeping her pain bottled up, she finally confided in a trusted friend, and the floodgates of her sorrow burst open.
02
(of an action or decision) to allow for many possibilities, particularly those that were previously unavailable
उदाहरण
The government's decision to reduce trade barriers with neighboring countries is expected to open the floodgates to increased international commerce.
