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Meaning of open the floodgates | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To allow some action to proceed more swiftly or to a greater extent.

idiomatic

Examples

“Where we open⟳ up the floodgates, freedom reigns supreme. Fire on the hemisphere below.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

open the kimono open the range open the way open up open wash open washed

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