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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
Przykłady
Watching the heartwrenching scene in the movie, the audience collectively opened the floodgates, with sniffles and tears filling the theater.
02
(of an action or decision) to allow for many possibilities, particularly those that were previously unavailable
Przykłady
The government's decision to reduce trade barriers with neighboring countries is expected to open the floodgates to increased international commerce.
