Definition of Cough up phrasal verb
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Cough up phrasal verb
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Meaning: Lose possession of a ball, etc. in a contact sport
(Separable [optional] | American English)
» Example: He was checked so hard he COUGHED UP the puck in front of his own goal. -
Meaning: Expel something from your lungs or throat by coughing
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: He gave up smoking after he COUGHED UP some blood.
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Meaning: Lose possession of a ball, etc. in a contact sport