must admit

Frequency: 8.222.1 per million words

Used to emphasize that one feels it is necessary to say something, even if it is surprising or unwelcome.

admitVERB + admit

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must

Examples (10)

  • I must admit that the results were disappointing.
  • I must admit, your new haircut actually looks quite good.
  • While the project faced challenges, we must admit the final outcome exceeded our expectations.
  • As much as I hate to say it, I must admit I'm a little nervous about the presentation.
  • I must admit, I never thought we would finish on time, but we did.
  • At first I was skeptical, but I must admit you were right all along.
  • I must admit, my cooking skills are not exactly Michelin-star level.
  • Even he must admit that his opponent's argument was compelling.
  • The film was long, and I must admit, a bit confusing at times, but the ending was brilliant.
  • I must admit I don't know the first thing about quantum physics.