come clean
The phrase "come clean" means to confess or admit the truth about something, typically a wrongdoing or a secret that has been kept hidden. It implies a sense of honesty and transparency, often used when someone is encouraged or urged to reveal the whole truth without withholding information or continuing to deceive others.
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