cough up
phrasal verbPart ofcough
cough up — phrasal verb
1. to force something out of your lungs or throat by coughing
1.phrasal verb
Definition
to force something out of your lungs or throat by coughing
Example
Amelia coughed up a small piece of food that was stuck in her throat.
The doctor told Femi to cough up the phlegm so it could be tested.