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Ways of admitting something

true

adjective

used for admitting that something is true, although you think that something else is also true and is more important

admittedly

adverb

used for saying that you admit something is true, especially when this makes your main idea weaker

sure

adverb

used before a statement for admitting that something is true, especially when you then say something that is opposite

actually

adverb

used for admitting something

all right

adjective, adverb

used for admitting that something is true, especially when this is not the most important fact in a situation

let’s face it

used for saying that someone must admit that a situation exists

I must confess

used when you are admitting a feeling or opinion that you would not normally tell people about

to be sure

used for admitting that something is true, before you say something that seems to be the opposite of this

my bad

used mainly by young people, for admitting that you have done something wrong

all right

interjection

used when you are going to admit something

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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higgledy-piggledy

mixed together in a way that is not planned, organized, or tidy

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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