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COUGH UP

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the phrase Cough Up.

Cough Up - as a verb

Give reluctantly

Example: "He coughed up some money for his children's tuition"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pony upspit up

Discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cough outexpectoratespit outspit up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dischargeejectexhaustexpelrelease
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I had to cough up $20 for parking."
"She refused to cough up her share of the bill."
"The company had to cough up a large settlement."
"They were forced to cough up the stolen items."
"I had to cough up my passport at the border."
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