cough and a spit
The phrase "cough and a spit" is a British informal expression often used to indicate smallness or insignificance, whether in distance or role.
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Definition
C1Film and Theater
(informal, colloquial)A very minor role or brief appearance in a production.
Example
- She only had a cough and a spit in the play, but she made the most of it.
B2General
(informal, UK)A very short distance.
Example
- The shop is just a cough and a spit away from my house.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cough and a spit":
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