"follow the money" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 顺着钱走

Definition

调查钱的来源和去向，通常用来发现某事的真正原因或揭露腐败。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非正式表达，多用于政治、商业或犯罪案件。表示金钱流向能揭示事实真相。常见于新闻报道和调查，语义是比喻性的。

Examples

If you want to solve the case, you should follow the money.

如果你想破案，就要**顺着钱走**。

The journalist decided to follow the money in her investigation.

记者决定在她的调查中**顺着钱走**。

Corruption cases often become clear when you follow the money.

腐败案件往往在**顺着钱走**后就清楚了。

Whenever something seems off in politics, just follow the money.

政治上有什么不对劲，就要**顺着钱走**。

People say, 'If you want the truth, follow the money.'

人们常说：“如果想知道真相，就要**顺着钱走**。”

It’s amazing what you find when you actually follow the money.

当你真的**顺着钱走**时，你会发现很多惊人的事情。