Fess up

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Informal Tone

Used mostly in casual conversations, not for formal situations like business meetings or official documents. Slide

You need to fess up to eating the cookies; Mom won't be mad.

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Slight Urgency

Implies a sense of urgency or a pressing need to reveal the truth. Slide

Come on, fess up now before things get worse.

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Friendly Connotation

May sound friendly or coaxing, less harsh than a direct command. Slide

I know you're hiding something. Fess up!

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