come clean

(verb) to admit that something you said was untrue or that you did something wrong

Example Sentences:

Boyfriend: I love you! We’re so happy together!
Girlfriend: Yeah we are.
Boyfriend: Look, I think it’s time to come clean about something.
Girlfriend: Okay….what?
Boyfriend: I’m not actually 25.
Girlfriend: How old are you?
Boyfriend: 17.

The bad employee came clean and told his boss he had been stealing from the company.

After admitting that he was an alcoholic, Benjamin began coming clean and admitting his past mistakes.

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