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Meaning of cough up
The primary meaning of "cough up" is to produce or give something, often money, reluctantly or with difficulty.
Etymology of cough up
The phrase "cough up" originated in the mid-17th century, likely from the idea of coughing as a physical effort to expel something from the body, which was then metaphorically applied to the act of producing or giving something, often with reluctance or difficulty.
Synonyms
Definitions
- To produce or give something, especially money, reluctantly or with difficulty
- * To confess or reveal something, especially information, unwillingly
Usage Examples
- The company had to cough up millions of dollars to settle the lawsuit.
- * After being questioned for hours, the suspect finally coughed up the truth about his involvement in the crime.