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to cough up
[phrase form: cough]
01
desembolsar a contragosto, pagar com relutância
to reluctantly provide or surrender something, often money or information
Exemplos
Despite initial resistance, the government had to cough up details about the controversial decision.
Apesar da resistência inicial, o governo teve que revelar os detalhes sobre a decisão controversa.
02
limpar a garganta, tossir discretamente
to clear one's throat through a brief and discreet cough, often to prepare for speech or to draw other's attention
Exemplos
During the quiet moment in the meeting, he discreetly coughed up to draw attention away from his late entry.
Durante o momento tranquilo da reunião, ele discretamente tossiu para desviar a atenção de sua entrada tardia.
