Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
i-confess-i-must-confess-i-have-to-confess
Phrase
/aɪ kənˈfɛs aɪ mʌst kənˈfɛs aɪ hæf tə kənˈfɛs/
Definition
A phrase used to express that someone is admitting or acknowledging something, often with a hint of vulnerability or honesty.
Examples
- I confess, I must confess, I have to confess that I didn’t study for the exam and I’m really nervous about it.
- During our conversation, he suddenly said, ‘I confess, I must confess, I have to confess that I have feelings for you.’
- ‘I confess, I must confess, I have to confess my involvement in the project was minimal.’
Meaning
This phrase emphasizes the speaker’s inner truth being revealed, typically concerning a secret or a feeling they find important to share.
Synonyms
- I admit
- I acknowledge
- I reveal
- I must let it be known
