fess up
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The SNP MSP told reporters: "I will freely fess up to things I've done but I will not apologise for things I've not done."
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2025
Those who refused were sent to an administrator’s office to call their parents and fess up to breaking the rule.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 2, 2024
Josh: Hey, Melissa, it’s time to fess up to all these garbage thoughts we’ve had recently.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 5, 2024
Despite his repeated attempts to coax Rackstraw to fess up, Colbert was ultimately unsuccessful as Rackstraw continued to deny, deny and deny.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2022
I guessed I’d better fess up about the diviner, since that cat was out of the bag anyway.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
