Meaning of the word "come clean" in English

What does "come clean" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

come clean

US /kʌm kliːn/
UK /kʌm kliːn/
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Idiom

to confess or reveal the truth about something, especially something that has been kept secret

Example:
It's time to come clean about what you did.
After years of silence, he finally decided to come clean about his past.