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Definition own up in British English

own up phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to admit that you have done something bad or embarrassing

Example

Dan could have made this whole thing go away simply by owning up.

Example

Two local students later owned up to the prank.

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Definition own up in British English