to open the floodgates

Визначення та значення слова « open the floodgates» англійською мовою

to open the floodgates
01

to cause strong and overwhelming emotional reactions, often leading to a burst of tears, feelings, or memories

to [open] the floodgates definition and meaning
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example
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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

example
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Lowering the interest rates on loans may open the floodgates for more people to invest in real estate.
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