Pesquisar
to cough up
[phrase form: cough]
01
entregar de má vontade, fornecer relutantemente
to reluctantly provide or surrender something, often money or information
02
tossir, limpar a garganta
to clear one's throat through a brief and discreet cough, often to prepare for speech or to draw other's attention
cough up
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Exemplo
When the bill arrived, he had to cough up more money than he had anticipated.
The company was forced to cough up compensation for the damages caused by their negligence.
Despite initial resistance, the government had to cough up details about the controversial decision.
The debtor finally had to cough up the overdue payment after repeated reminders.
The witness was hesitant but eventually coughed up the crucial information during the interrogation.
