Come clean with (someone) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "come clean with (someone)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-12-03 08:12

Meaning of Come clean with (someone)

Synonyms:

own up to , fess up to

Come clean with (someone) phrase

To be perfectly honest with someone about something that you have been trying to hide.

 

If I hadn't come clean with my mom about my low score on the test, I would still feel guilty now.

My daughter finally came clean with me about lying about where she'd been.

After coming clean with his mom about all his low scores during the semester, he looked happy and carefree.

Other phrases about:

get something off your chest
Speak out the problem
I don't mind admitting, telling you..., etc.

Used when you want to tell someone something even if it can make you embarrassed or depict you unfavorably

to stand corrected
To admit or accept that something you have done or said was wrong
makes a clean breast of
To confess fully 
Confession is good for the soul

Confessing your sins is a good way to release stress and guilt.

Grammar and Usage of Come clean with (someone)

Verb Forms

  • coming clean with (someone)
  • came clean with (someone)

The verb "come" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Come clean with (someone)

This phrase originated in the USA in either the late 19th or early 20th century.

The Origin Cited: phrases.org.uk .
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