give a short, clear explanation or summary (for a lightning talk, for example)
I'll give you the rundown in a minue.
stop or become less intense
I hope the rain lets up soon.
The rain didn't let up for hours.
When the wind lets up, we can go hiking.
reply or depend on
You can bank on me.
You can bank on him for support.
She's someone you can bank on to get the job.
1. to make something come out of your throat or lungs when you cough
Doctors were worried when she started to cough up blood.
2. cough (something) up (informal)
to produce money or information unwillingly; to give money, esp. when yo do not really want to or when a large amount is involved
I've just had to cough up $40 for a parking fine.
A plan for how the money should be spent was presente, in the hope of persuading donours to cough up.
3. to force liquid out of your lungs
She coughed up a lot of phlegm.
spend money (often unwillingly)
I had to fork out $50
We had to fork out a lot for the repairs.
She forked out for an expensive meal.