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to open the floodgates
01
cảm xúc ùa về, cơn bùng nổ cảm xúc
to cause strong and overwhelming emotional reactions, often leading to a burst of tears, feelings, or memories
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idiom
informal
Các ví dụ
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.
Lời nói của anh ấy làm cơn giận trong khán giả bùng nổ.
02
(of an action or decision) to allow for many possibilities, particularly those that were previously unavailable
Các ví dụ
The release of the affordable smartphone opened the floodgates to a broader market of consumers who could now afford the technology.
