English translation of '开口子'

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1. (指堤岸等) burst (pt, pp burst)
   ⇒ 河堤开口子了！ (Hédī kāi kǒuzi le!) The dam has burst!
2. (指政策等) grant a concession
   ⇒ 在这件事上不能给任何人开口子。 (Zài zhè jiàn shì shang bùnéng gěi rènhé rén kāi kǒuzi.) We can't allow anyone any concessions.