A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Open the floodgates
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If an action or a decision opens the floodgates, it allows something to happen a lot or allows many people to do something that was not previously allowed:
Open the floodgates meaning & definition 1 of Open the floodgates.
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to make it possible for something to happen in great numbers:
Open the floodgates meaning & definition 2 of Open the floodgates.
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