to cough up
Pronunciation
/kˈɔf ˈʌp/
British pronunciation
/kˈɒf ˈʌp/

Definición y significado de "cough up"en inglés

to cough up
[phrase form: cough]
01

soltar, desembolsar a regañadientes

to reluctantly provide or surrender something, often money or information
to cough up definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
The debtor finally had to cough up the overdue payment after repeated reminders.
El deudor finalmente tuvo que soltar el pago vencido después de repetidos recordatorios.
The witness was hesitant but eventually coughed up the crucial information during the interrogation.
El testigo estaba indeciso pero finalmente soltó la información crucial durante el interrogatorio.
02

aclarar la garganta, toser discretamente

to clear one's throat through a brief and discreet cough, often to prepare for speech or to draw other's attention
example
Ejemplos
The singer took a quick break backstage to cough up and ensure their voice remained clear for the next performance.
El cantante tomó un descanso rápido entre bastidores para aclarar la garganta y asegurarse de que su voz permaneciera clara para la próxima actuación.
Feeling a tickle in her throat, she discreetly coughed up before starting her presentation to avoid any interruptions.
Sintiendo un cosquilleo en su garganta, discretamente tosió antes de comenzar su presentación para evitar cualquier interrupción.
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