His confession was no confession at all. He confessed to something he really didn't do.

We confess our bad qualities to others out of fear of appearing naive or ridiculous by not being aware of them

We expected the judge to rule this way. This is exactly what we were looking for.

They are relieved. This is the best news they've had in two years.

This is the best news the family has heard in two years.

Confess your sins to the Lord and you will be forgiven; confess them to man and you will be laughed at.