Cough up
/kɒf ʌp/B2
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1. To give something, especially money, reluctantly or after persuasion.
- After much debate, he finally coughed up the extra money for the repairs.
- She had to cough up a few dollars to get into the concert.
2. To confess or disclose something unwillingly.
- He eventually coughed up the truth about the missing documents.
- After hours of questioning, the suspect coughed up important details about the crime.
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