I must admit vs I should admit

Both "I must admit" and "I should admit" are correct phrases in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "I must admit" is used when the speaker wants to emphasize that they are acknowledging something, while "I should admit" is used when the speaker feels a sense of obligation or duty to admit something.

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I must admit

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to emphasize that the speaker is acknowledging something.

Use "I must admit" when you want to emphasize that you are acknowledging something, especially when it may be surprising or unexpected.

Examples:

I must admit, I was wrong about that.
I must admit, I didn't expect it to turn out this way.
I must admit, I was impressed by his performance.

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Lemony Snicket — 'But I must admit I miss you terribly. The world is too quiet without you nearby.'
Tangled Up in Blue: I must admit I felt a little uneasy; When she bent down to tie the laces of my shoe. Nov 16, 2011. I must admit I felt a little uneasy; ...
I must admit, it never ceases to amaze me how brainless you can be. You've lost your weapon, why are you just standing there? Ichigo, what's the...

Alternatives:

I have to admit
I will admit
I need to admit
I should admit
I ought to admit

I should admit

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when the speaker feels a sense of obligation or duty to admit something.

Use "I should admit" when you feel that it is necessary or the right thing to do to acknowledge something, especially when it may have been overlooked or avoided.

Examples:

I should admit that I made a mistake.
I should admit that I was not entirely honest.
I should admit that I need help.

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I should admit that ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, there are quite a lot of things changed in an unexpected way. Even since the pandemic broke out in ...
Not entirely sure I should admit that I learned to shave from watching PREDATOR, but Happy Birthday, Bill Duke!
I should admit that I left the “repeat” button on every night before sleeping. Many thanks to the others few listeners • • • #spotify...
Far be it from me that I should admit you are right [in your accusations against me]; Until I die, I will not remove my integrity from me.
Apr 15, 2016 - I should admit, I love the Cheshire Cat and Alice in Wonderland as well :3 Greeting cards and postcards here: www.redbubble.com/people/illus…
Not sure I should admit this but.... · @capguncowboy I have a crush on Irk. He seems a little bitter, like me. ABitterWoman said Tue, Oct 14th ...

Alternatives:

I ought to admit
I need to admit
I must admit
I have to admit
I will admit

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