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 upDischarge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cough outexpectorate22spit outspit upHypernyms (Closely Related)
discharge16eject14exhaust17expel14release7Hyponyms (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."
