own up

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own up (third-person singular simple present owns up, present participle owning up, simple past and past participle owned up)

1. (transitive with to) To acknowledge, confess, or admit guilt or responsibility.

   Synonyms: fess up, come clean

   I'll own up: I glued your mouse to its mat.

   If you own up to breaking the glass, you'll be forgiven.