Lose possession of a ball, etc. in a contact sport
Meanings
- Lose possession of a ball, etc. in a contact sport (separable [optional], American English)
- Expel something from your lungs or throat by coughing (separable [optional], International English)
Examples
- He was checked so hard he COUGHED UP the puck in front of his own goal.
- He gave up smoking after he COUGHED UP some blood.
- The authorities plan to COUGH UP immediately.