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MAKE A CLEAN BREAST OF

(verb)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Make A Clean Breast Of.

Make A Clean Breast Of - as a verb

Admit or acknowledge a wrongdoing or error

Example: "The writer of the anonymous letter owned up after they identified his handwriting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fess upown up

Example Sentences

"I decided to make a clean breast of my mistake and confess to my teacher."
"The politician decided to make a clean breast of his involvement in the scandal."
"He wanted to make a clean breast of his feelings for her, but he was afraid of rejection."
"It took a lot of courage for her to make a clean breast of her struggles with mental health."
"After years of keeping it a secret, he decided to make a clean breast of his embezzlement."
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