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cough up vb (adverb)
1. Informal to surrender (money, information, etc.), esp reluctantly 2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) (tr) to bring into the mouth or eject (phlegm, food, etc.) by coughing ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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It's a very prolonged cough without being productive," Cherry says, in contrast to bronchitis, whose victims often cough up mucus. |
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