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come clean

idiom

To confess; admit the truth.


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  1. 01

    as they come

    As it is possible to be.

  2. 02

    blow to kingdom come

    To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).

  3. 03

    Christmas come early

    Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.

  4. 04

    clean as a hound's tooth

    Very clean.

  5. 05

    clean as a whistle

    Very clean.

  6. 06

    clean break

    The complete termination of a relationship, or an exit from a situation.

  7. 07

    clean hands

    Freedom from guilt, especially from the guilt of dishonesty in money matters, or of bribe-taking.

  8. 08

    clean money

    Money that is legally or honestly gained or earned.

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