Question 1

What does "cough over" mean?

Accepted Answer

To cough while facing or leaning toward someone or something, potentially spreading germs or saliva over them.

Question 2

How do you use "cough over" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Please cover your mouth — don't cough over the food.

Question 3

Is "cough over" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"cough over" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Not a standard dictionary entry as a fixed phrasal verb. Used in a literal, descriptive sense. Rare in fixed idiomatic use.

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