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I have a confession to make vs I have to confess

Both sentences are correct and suitable for use in English. They are used to admit something, usually something that was previously hidden or kept secret. The choice between the two options depends on personal preference or the desired tone of the confession.
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I have a confession to make

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to introduce something that the speaker wants to admit or reveal.

This phrase is typically used to introduce a confession or admission of something, often something that was previously kept secret or hidden.

Examples:

  • I have a confession to make: I ate the last piece of cake.
  • She said, 'I have a confession to make: I haven't been completely honest with you.'
  • He began his speech with 'I have a confession to make.'
  • Do you have a confession to make?
  • The priest listened as the man said, 'I have a confession to make.'
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Alternatives:

  • I need to confess something.
  • I must admit something.
  • I want to come clean about something.
  • I have something to confess.
  • I feel the need to confess.

I have to confess

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the need or obligation to admit something.

This phrase is used to indicate the necessity or obligation to confess something, often implying that the speaker feels compelled to reveal something.

Examples:

  • I have to confess that I broke the vase.
  • She said, 'I have to confess: I haven't been completely honest with you.'
  • He looked at her and said, 'I have to confess something.'
  • Do you have to confess something?
  • The suspect finally said, 'I have to confess.'
  • Jul 4, 2023 ... ... can take a direct object about a thing and a preposition (to) about a person. Like this: I have to confess something to you. Upvote ·.
  • May 29, 2009 ... Do I Have to Confess My Sin to Another Person in Order to Be Forgiven? · New Resources in Your Inbox.
  • Oct 25, 2021 ... Do I have to confess to Bishop/Stake Pres? Faith-Challenging Question. I have some things that should be cleared with the bishop or stake ...
  • You use expressions like 'I confess', 'I must confess', or 'I have to confess' to apologize slightly.... Click for pronunciations, examples sentences, ...
  • Aug 12, 2021 ... Do I have to confess again? Question. About 2 months ago I confessed a couple things to my bishop that were from over five years ago. I ...
  • Jul 23, 2024 ... I have to confess: I've been keeping something from you. For the last year, I've been secretly inviting small groups of design leaders to ...
  • Nov 4, 2020 ... I have to confess, I kept something from you. I'm finally ready to open up and talk about WHY Max was in the NICU for a week. But first ...
  • Aug 31, 2024 ... 68 likes, 0 comments - nicholasfangsg on August 31, 2024: "#latergram and I have to confess it wasn't a great plan.

Alternatives:

  • I need to make a confession.
  • I must confess something.
  • I want to confess something.
  • I feel the need to admit something.
  • I have something to confess.

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