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cough up

UK
/kɒf ʌp/
US
/kɔf ʌp/

Translations

cough upverb
coughed up
Past Simple
coughed up
Past Participle
coughing up
Gerund
UK
/kɒf ʌp/
US
/kɔf ʌp/
He had to cough up the piece of food that got stuck in his throat.
Il a dû cracher le morceau de nourriture qui s'était coincé dans sa gorge.
débourserS'emploie surtout pour de l'argent, souvent à contrecœur.
After much persuasion, he finally coughed up the money he owed.
Après beaucoup de persuasion, il a finalement débourser l'argent qu'il devait.
Synonyms
disgorge
emit
expel
spit out
bring up

Definitions

cough upverb
To expel something from the throat or lungs by coughing.
He had to cough up the piece of food that got stuck in his throat.
To reluctantly give or pay money, especially when it is unexpected or unwelcome.
After much persuasion, he finally coughed up the money he owed.
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