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What does "own up to" mean?

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Rebecca

To "own up to something" means to admit or acknowledge your actions or mistakes. It is a colloquial expression that is often used in confrontations or apologies. Ex: I'm sorry. I own up to what I did. Ex: To be a good person, you have to always do your best and own up to your mistakes.

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