Significado da palavra "open the floodgates" em português

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open the floodgates

US /ˈoʊpən ðə ˈflʌdˌɡeɪts/
UK /ˈəʊpən ðə ˈflʌdˌɡeɪts/
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Idioma

abrir as comportas, abrir as torneiras

to allow something to happen or be expressed freely, often something that was previously restricted or held back

Exemplo:
Removing the regulations would open the floodgates to uncontrolled development.
Remover as regulamentações abriria as comportas para o desenvolvimento descontrolado.
When she started talking about her past, it was like she had opened the floodgates of her emotions.
Quando ela começou a falar sobre o passado, foi como se tivesse aberto as comportas de suas emoções.