to cough up
[phrase form: cough]
01
hosta upp, motvilligt betala
to reluctantly provide or surrender something, often money or information
Exempel
The company was forced to cough up compensation for the damages caused by their negligence.
Företaget tvingades betala ut ersättning för de skador som orsakats av deras vårdslöshet.
02
harkla sig, hosta diskret
to clear one's throat through a brief and discreet cough, often to prepare for speech or to draw other's attention
Exempel
He gave a slight nod to the audience and then coughed up, signaling the start of his speech.
Han gav publiken en lätt nick och harklade sig sedan, vilket signalerade början på hans tal.
