English / proverb
A Fault Confessed Is Half Redressed
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Honestly acknowledging and taking responsibility for an error is the most important initial step toward correcting it and regaining trust
In context
01
When Sami admitted his accounting error right away, his supervisor praised his integrity, noting that a fault confessed is half redressed.
02
Rather than concocting excuses, apologize honestly to your client, because a fault confessed is half redressed.
Synonyms
confession brings relief,acknowledging error mends harm,honesty heals mistakes
Antonyms
denial compounds guilt,covering up errors
Collocations
be honest because a fault confessed is half redressed,apologize sincerely since a fault confessed is half redressed,reassure the team that a fault confessed is half redressed