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cough up
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (medicine)
a. expectorar
I'm coughing up blood. I need to see a doctor.Estoy expectorando sangre. Necesito ver a un médico.
2. (colloquial) (to give)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. soltar (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
I need $50. Do you think dad will cough it up?Necesito $50. ¿Crees que papá los soltará?.
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