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to open the floodgates
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to cause strong and overwhelming emotional reactions, often leading to a burst of tears, feelings, or memories
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Idiom
Informal
Esempi
After years of keeping her pain bottled up, she finally confided in a trusted friend, and the floodgates of her sorrow burst open.
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(of an action or decision) to allow for many possibilities, particularly those that were previously unavailable
Esempi
The announcement of a scholarship program for underprivileged students will open the floodgates of educational opportunities for many young individuals.
