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What does it mean?
Admits to a charge or accusation made against him.
In plain terms
I admit what you said about me is true.
What can you take from it?
Admitting faults can be a sign of honesty.

Where it applies

  • confrontations
  • debates

Putting it to work

  • Accept responsibility
  • Avoid denial

Questions to consider

  • Why is admission difficult?

Another view

The phrase is archaic and not commonly used today.

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