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Own up

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Emotional Weight

Using 'own up' often implies a feeling of regret or embarrassment about admitting something.

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After the argument, she decided to own up to her harsh words.
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Not Instant

'Own up' suggests a delay or hesitation before admitting something, not immediate confession.

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He hesitated for a week before he owned up to cheating on the test.
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Voluntary Action

To 'own up' is usually a voluntary action; it's a personal choice to admit to something.

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Despite the peer pressure, she decided to own up to the mistake.
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