own up

verb

own up

verb

1

To acknowledge, confess, or admit guilt or responsibility.

I'll own up: I glued your mouse to its mat.
If you own up to breaking the glass, you'll be forgiven.

1 more example

Those teenage hopes who have tears in their eyes Too scared to own up to one little lie2007, Sally Seltmann, Feist, “1234”, in The Reminder, performed by Feist:

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