It’s a little embarrassing to admit, but...

Meaning

Prepares the recipient for potentially uncomfortable information.

Examples

• John: What happened at the meeting?
• Alice: <b>It’s a little embarrassing to admit</b>, but I accidentally deleted the file.
• John: Oh no! What can we do now?
• Alice: I'm trying to recover it. But, <b>It’s a little embarrassing to admit</b>, I might have to start again.