The phrase "admit the concept" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when acknowledging or accepting a particular idea or notion as valid or true.
Example: "In our discussion, I had to admit the concept of climate change is supported by overwhelming scientific evidence."
Alternatives: "acknowledge the idea" or "accept the notion".
Yeah, fine, I'll admit the concept doesn't immediately sound like a game-changer.
I've got to admit, the concept of "branded content" on the Web makes me cringe.
With Munster estimating a "connected" TV rate of 48% in 2012, you have to admit the concept fits in with Apple's convergence strategy for media delivery/domination.
McGuire admits the concept is in its infancy.
He admitted the concept of rational suicide was "a dangerous idea".
A chunk of the £60m prize will be made available although Brown admits "the concept of Hull being the worst inner city" will provide a challenge.
"I have to admit that the concept scares me a little," said Ellen Johnson of Hartsdale, Michael's mother.
Despite the suspension of Iomega's onomatopoetic license, you have to admit that the concept has an appealing snap, crackle, pop.
"I have to tell them, 'No, it's not like that at all.' " The residents admit that the concept sounds like a bizarre reality television show: five strapping college juniors live in a house where they encourage one another, and a group of 30 freshmen they mentor, to talk about their feelings.
But whether anyone in the media wants to admit it, the concept of farming out certain editorial functions to cheaper foreign locales is becoming less far-fetched by the day.
Just as in the case of our own successes, I think it's more than OK to talk about your own children's successes and accomplishments (again, however big or small), but I do believe that the conversation goes to some really good places when we admit that the concept of perfect children is really just an illusion.
