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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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The announcement of a scholarship program for underprivileged students will open the floodgates of educational opportunities for many young individuals.
