cough up
phrasal verb
Pronunciation: /kɒf ʌp/
Definition
Provide or pay something, especially money or information, reluctantly or under pressure.
Examples
The company was forced to cough up millions in back taxes.
She finally coughed up the truth about who broke the vase.
If you want to join the club, you have to cough up the membership fee.
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