Which one is correct?
"I must confess that I've done it" or "I must confess that I've had sex"?

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I must confess that I've done it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to imply confessing to a specific action without specifying what it is.

This phrase is used when someone wants to admit to having done something without providing details about the action. It is a general confession statement.

Alternatives:

  • I must confess that I did it
  • I have to admit that I did it

I must confess that I've had sex

This phrase is correct and can be used to explicitly confess to having engaged in a sexual act.

This phrase is used when someone wants to admit to having had sex. It is a direct confession statement about a specific action.

Alternatives:

  • I must confess that I engaged in sexual activity
  • I have to admit that I had sex
Both phrases are grammatically correct, but they convey different meanings. The first phrase 'i must confess that i've done it' implies confessing to a specific action without specifying what it is. The second phrase 'i must confess that i've had sex' is more explicit and direct in confessing to a specific act of having sex. The choice between the two phrases depends on the level of detail and specificity the speaker wants to convey.

Last Updated: March 20, 2024

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