Cari
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
Contoh-contoh
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
Contoh-contoh
The release of the affordable smartphone opened the floodgates to a broader market of consumers who could now afford the technology.
