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What does "must admit to" mean here?

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Rebecca

"Must admit" is a phrase that is telling another person that you feel guilty or embarrassed about something. Ex: I must admit, I am not the best at skiing. Ex: I must admit, I don't really like to eat pizza. Ex: I admit that I am not a fan of grocery shopping. You can also use "I must admit" when you are surprised about something. Ex: I must admit, you are better at this than I thought. Ex: I have to admit, I really like you.

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