English Explanatory Dictionary

open the floodgates

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

En-au-open the floodgates.ogg

Word forms

open the floodgates opens the floodgates opening the floodgates opened the floodgates

Etymology

Literally, to allow floodwater that had been held back to flow freely.

Related words

after us the deluge flood the zone gates of hell
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