Fess up

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verb

To admit or confess something.

It's time to fess up. I know you took my phone.
Visual representation of "fess up" - To admit or confess something

Often appears as...

  • fess up to doing something
  • fess up to something

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial, Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "fess up"
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Informal Tone

Used mostly in casual conversations, not for formal situations like business meetings or official documents.

Illustration for Informal Tone
You need to fess up to eating the cookies; Mom won't be mad.
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Slight Urgency

Implies a sense of urgency or a pressing need to reveal the truth.

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Come on, fess up now before things get worse.
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Friendly Connotation

May sound friendly or coaxing, less harsh than a direct command.

Illustration for Friendly Connotation
I know you're hiding something. Fess up!
Visual representation of the word "Fess up"

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