English · Phrasal verb Attested

own up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To acknowledge, confess, or admit guilt or responsibility.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thừa nhận, thú nhận hoặc thừa nhận trách nhiệm

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I'll own up: I glued your mouse to its mat.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “own up” mean?

To acknowledge, confess, or admit guilt or responsibility.

Is “own up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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