English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "he started coughing up blood" Mean?
Learn what "he started coughing up blood" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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started coughing up blood.
It means the person began coughing and blood came out.
From Runaway Bride, Episode 6
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is describing a person suddenly coughing blood.
Usage Scenario
Use this only when describing a serious medical symptom. It is clear and common, but it is not a conversational phrase learners usually search for.
Better ways to say it
1
He started coughing up blood.
2
He was coughing up blood.
3
He coughed blood.
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