Coming clean

Pronunciation: /ˈkəmɪŋ ˈkɫin/

Coming clean (verbPhrase)

  1. To finally tell the truth about something you did wrong, especially after hiding it for a long time.
  2. To stop avoiding details and explain everything honestly, so others understand the real situation.

Examples

  • She came clean about the mistake.
  • They came clean after the evidence appeared.