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a fault confessed is half redressed
proverb Reconciliation can begin once one acknowledges one's mistakes or misdeeds. I'm sure she knows that a fault confessed is half redressed, and yet she still won't own up to starting that awful rumor about me. Once Patrick admitted to his role in the robbery, we were able to repair our relationship. Truly, a fault confessed is half redressed. Why can't you just admit that you were wrong so we can start to move past this? Come on, a fault confessed is half redressed.
redress the balance
To do what is necessary to restore balance or equality to an unequal situation. The company has been attempting to redress the balance of gender inequality among its various branches. The candidate promises to redress the balance of working-class voters' representation in congress.
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redress the balance
Readjust matters, restore equilibrium, as in If our party wins in a few big cities, it will redress the balance of urban and rural interests in the House . [Mid-1800s]
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redress the balance
take action to restore equality in a situation.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
redress the ˈbalance
make a situation equal or fair again: They have won the last two games, so today we’ll be trying to redress the balance.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017