acknowledge the corn »
To cop a plea; to admit to a small error but not a larger one.
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come clean »
To confess; admit.
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eat crow »
To recognize that one has been shown to be mistaken or outdone, especially by admitting that one has made a humiliating error.
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eat humble pie »
To admit one's faults; to make a humiliating apology.
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fruit of the poisonous tree »
And which is therefore excluded from being admitted as evidence in a trial.
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in the hospital »
Admitted as a patient in a hospital.
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own up »
To acknowledge, confess, or admit guilt. Often used with to.
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to be sure »
Admittedly, undoubtedly, certainly.
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truth be told »
Used when admitting something one might otherwise lie about, e.g. to keep up appearances or be polite.
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turn away »
To refuse to admit someone.
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