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own up

Idiom Responsibility

Meaning

to admit or confess to something.

Example Sentences

"He finally owned up to breaking the vase."

Related Expressions

Lead the charge

to be at the forefront of an action or movement

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to end up in a particular situation

climb to the top

to achieve the highest position in a company or field

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to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake

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to be extremely surprised or upset

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to go beyond the usual limits or boundaries; to innovate