to make a clean breast of  something
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Definition und Bedeutung von „make a clean breast of something “ im Englischen

to make a clean breast of something
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reinen Tisch machen, alles gestehen

to make a confession about what one has done wrong or lied about, especially to gain relief 
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Beispiele
After years of guilt, he finally made a clean breast of his involvement in the crime, providing the authorities with all the details. 

Schließlich machte er reinen Tisch und gab zu, das Geld gestohlen zu haben.

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