come clean

Register · Informal Informal — used in casual, everyday conversation among friends and family. Avoid in formal writing or professional settings. CEFR B2

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Example

“He finally came clean about breaking the camera.”

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get something off your chest Informal · CEFR B1

To finally say something that has been worrying you, so you feel relieved.

let the cat out of the bag Informal · CEFR B1

To reveal a secret, usually by mistake.

pull someone's leg Informal · CEFR B1

To tease or joke with someone by telling them something untrue in fun.

spill the beans Informal · CEFR B1

To reveal a secret, often accidentally.

behind the scenes Neutral · CEFR B2

happening privately or secretly, not in public view

call a spade a spade Informal · CEFR B2

to speak plainly and directly, even bluntly

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