Money Trail

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌni treɪl/

Definitions of money trail

noun a path or route that money follows from one person or organization to another, especially in a way that is illegal or dishonest

Example Sentences

A1 I followed the money trail to find out where my missing coins went.

A2 The detective uncovered a money trail leading to the suspect's bank account.

B1 The forensic accountant was able to trace the money trail back to the fraudulent transactions.

B2 The journalist investigated the money trail behind the corrupt politician's lavish lifestyle.

C1 The prosecutor presented evidence of the money trail linking the embezzlement scheme to the CEO.

C2 The auditor meticulously followed the money trail to uncover the intricate web of financial fraud.

Examples of money trail in a Sentence

formal The investigators followed the money trail to uncover the source of the illegal funds.

informal They traced the money trail back to the suspect's bank account.

slang The cops are on the money trail trying to catch the thief.

figurative The money trail led him to success in his career.

Grammatical Forms of money trail

• plural: money trails
• present tense: follow the money trail
• future tense: will follow the money trail
• perfect tense: have followed the money trail
• continuous tense: are following the money trail
• singular: money trail
• positive degree: money trail
• infinitive: to follow the money trail
• gerund: following the money trail
• participle: the money trail followed

Origin and Evolution of money trail

First Known Use: 1905 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'money trail' originated from the concept of following a trail or path of financial transactions to track the flow of money.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of investigating financial crimes, the term 'money trail' has since expanded to refer to any documented evidence of financial transactions or the path of money from its source to its destination.