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)
To analyze money flows in order to uncover corruption or other criminal activities.
When more than 90% of the gains have gone to the top 1%, that's where the money is. And we are going to follow the money. And if companies take tax breaks and then ship jobs overseas, we'll make them pay us back. And we'll put that money to work where it belongs ... creating jobs here at home! Hillary Clinton
When in doubt, follow the money trail. People could lie, motives could be disguised, even acts could be misunderstood. Money was as constant as human nature. Charles Sheffield
If you want to understand opposition to climate action, follow the money. Paul Krugman
That is why the UIF developed a strategy to 'Follow the Money', and budgeted for a complete audit to account for every cent paid out. Source: Internet