come clean

idiomatic verb phrase

Meaning

Admit the truth about something that has been kept secret.

Examples

The politician finally came clean about the illegal campaign donations.
It is time for you to come clean and tell us where you were last night.

Synonyms: confess, admit, own up, disclose

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come clean

idiomatic verb phrase

Pronunciation: /kʌm kliːn/

Definition

Admit the truth about something that has been kept secret.

Examples

The politician finally came clean about the illegal campaign donations.
It is time for you to come clean and tell us where you were last night.
She knew she would feel better once she came clean to her boss about the mistake.

Synonyms of come clean

Words with a similar meaning to come clean:

confess
admit
own up
disclose

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