Ara
to open the floodgates
01
ağlamamak için kendini tutamamak
to cause strong and overwhelming emotional reactions, often leading to a burst of tears, feelings, or memories
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Idiom
Informal
Örnekler
When she heard the news of her beloved pet's passing, she could n't hold back her tears and opened the floodgates of her grief.
02
önünü açmak
(of an action or decision) to allow for many possibilities, particularly those that were previously unavailable
Örnekler
The government's decision to reduce trade barriers with neighboring countries is expected to open the floodgates to increased international commerce.
