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follows the money

follows the money is the third-person singular simple present indicative of follow the money.

Meaning of follow the money

Verb

follow the money (third-person singular simple present follows the money, present participle following the money, simple past and past participle followed the money)

  1. (idiomatic) To analyze money flows in order to uncover corruption or other criminal activities.
    • No, I have to do this my way. You tell me what you know, and I'll confirm. I'll keep you in the right direction if I can, but that's all. Just… follow the money.1976, William Goldman, All the President's Men, spoken by Deep Throat

Questions about follows the money

What is follows the money the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Follows the money is the third-person singular simple present indicative of follow the money.

Words near follows the money in the dictionary

  1. follows someone to the ends of the earth
  2. follows someone to the ends of the world
  3. follows suit
  4. follows the crowd
  5. follows the leader
  6. follows the money
  7. follows the sun
  8. follows the wind
  9. follows through
  10. follows to the grave
  11. follows up

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