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to open the floodgates
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emocje wybuchły, wybuch emocji
to cause strong and overwhelming emotional reactions, often leading to a burst of tears, feelings, or memories
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idiom
informal
Przykłady
His words opened the floodgates of anger among the audience.
Jego słowa wywołały falę gniewu wśród publiczności.
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.
