Cough Out (Verb)
Meaning
Discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- Her persistent cough was so bad she had to cough out a thick mass of phlegm several times a day.
- The patient was unable to cough out the mucus despite the doctor's urging.
- After struggling for several minutes, the boy was finally able to cough out a large wad of sputum.
- The intense coughing fit left her exhausted but she eventually managed to cough out some of the trapped phlegm.
- Determined to clear her airways, she took a deep breath and coughed out a glob of yellow mucus.