How to Pronounce "come clean"
expression
ˈkəm/ /ˈkɫin
KUHM-KLEEN
kˈʌm/ /klˈiːn
KUHM-KLEEN
Definition
To admit the truth, especially about something you were hiding or lying about.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈkɫin
British English
kˈʌm/ /klˈiːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM-KLEEN
UK
KUHM-KLEEN
Listen in Context
It's time to come clean about what happened.
If you made a mistake, just come clean.
He decided to come clean to his parents.
I wish you would just come clean—it’s obvious you know more than you’re saying.