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open the floodgates

Idiom Cybersecurity

Meaning

to allow something to happen on a large scale; to trigger a chain reaction

Example Sentences

"When the security flaw was leaked, it opened the floodgates for hackers worldwide."

Related Expressions

on the fast track

advancing quickly in a career or project

get to the point

to focus on the important part of a conversation or issue

throw the book at someone

to punish someone severely

Keep the team on track

to make sure the team remains focused and organized

behind enemy lines

in a hostile or dangerous situation

Bet the farm

To risk everything on one big decision.