own up
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own up(
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)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (general)
a. confesar
If you did something wrong, you should own up to it. If you lie, the punishment will be worse.Si hiciste algo mal, deberías confesarlo. Si mientes, el castigo será peor.
b. reconocer
We don't know who broke the window. No one wants to own up to it.No sabemos quién rompió la ventana. Nadie quiere reconocerlo.
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