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24 June
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Would you guys use "to own up to" for meaning "to admit"?
Would you guys use "to own up to" for meaning "to admit"?
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- English (US)
We do in the Southeastern region of the U.S.
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- English (US)
Yes. You can say things like:
I own up to my shortcomings as a person.
Whoever ate my lunch needs to own up to it.
- English (US)
Yes, that’s the way I use this expression.
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- English (US)
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@ViktorShile
I also use it (Midwest US)
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@Southeastern@elgatoylaluna@newenglandgenie@Natmardec
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