English / idiom
Follow the Money
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To investigate financial trails and funding sources in order to uncover the root cause, hidden agenda, or key decision-makers
In context
01
When investigating corporate corruption, forensic accountants always follow the money to identify the real beneficiaries.
02
If you want to understand why senior leadership approved this risky merger, simply follow the money.
Synonyms
trace the funds,audit the financial trail,track cash flow
Antonyms
ignore financial paper trails,overlook financial evidence
Collocations
follow the money trail,rule of thumb to follow the money,auditors follow the money