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own up to mistakes

Phrasal-verb Accountability

Meaning

to admit errors openly so they can be fixed

Example Sentences

"Good leaders own up to mistakes before they snowball."

Related Expressions

clam up with

to suddenly stop talking because of shyness or fear

team up for

to join others in doing something together for a common goal

stick around

to stay somewhere and wait for something to happen

stand back

to move away from something; to distance yourself from invol...

bring together nations

to unite countries for a common purpose or goal

cut back on exports

to reduce the amount of goods sold to other countries