a fault confessed is half redressed
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
By confessing to one's own faults, one will begin to make amends.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “a fault confessed is half redressed” mean?
By confessing to one's own faults, one will begin to make amends.
Is “a fault confessed is half redressed” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.