I own it
It belongs here
I own it is a declaration of taking full responsibility for something, especially a mistake or failure.
Rather than deflecting blame or making excuses, someone who owns it accepts accountability: I messed up, and I own it.
The phrase can also express proud acceptance of a trait or action others might criticize: Yeah, I'm obsessed with true crime podcasts—I own it.
- possessTo own or hold
- mineOre excavation site
- belongingState of fitting in
- claimStatement of ownership or truth
- propertySomething owned or inherent
title · deed · signed sealed delivered · bought · acquired · fair and square · earned · keeper · finders keepers · holder · master · control · dominion · lock stock and barrel · pride · treasure · asset · investment