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to open the floodgates
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as emoções explodiram, explosão de emoções
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.
A música fez a nostalgia explodir em todos na sala.
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(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.
