track down sb . by following clues

track down sb . by following clues

Chinese idiom, Pinyin is sh ù NW à nm ō Gu ā, which means to investigate things according to a clue. It is the same as "following the vine and touching the melon".

Idiom explanation

It's like looking into something according to a clue. It is the same as "following the vine and touching the melon".

Idiom usage

To act as a predicate, object, or attribute

Examples

I think it's better to

It will take a long time to solve this case~

Xiao Wang finally found his long lost bicycle

Every time the police solve a case, it's important to make a thorough investigation first.