Phrasal Verb - Fessing Up

Image uploaded to Pixabay by annmeldgaard

.

Definition

Fess up is a phrasal verb that means to admit or confess something, especially something unpleasant or embarrassing. It is often used in situations where someone is forced to acknowledge their mistakes, wrongdoing, or guilt. The verb can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Examples

No.	Example
1	She had to fess up to her boss about the missing files and explain why they were lost.
2	He finally fessed up to his friends about the fight he got into over the weekend.
3	The student was forced to fess up to cheating on the exam and received a zero.
4	After getting caught, she had to fess up to her parents about taking the car without permission.
5	He decided to fess up to his wife about his spending habits and try to make a budget together.
6	The politician was criticized for not fessing up to the scandal sooner.
7	He had to fess up to his teacher about not doing the homework and explain why it was late.
8	The athlete was forced to fess up to using performance-enhancing drugs and was suspended from the team.
9	She learned to fess up to her mistakes and apologize before they escalated into bigger problems.
10	He decided to fess up to his girlfriend about his past relationship and see how she would react.