Track down somebody or something by following clues. This idiom means to investigate a matter by following a trail of evidence, much like tracing a melon vine to find the fruit.
顺藤摸瓜 (shùn téng mō guā) 顺着瓜藤的蔓延去寻找瓜。比喻顺着某个线索去追查事情。
| 成语 | 顺藤摸瓜 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 顺着瓜藤蔓去找西瓜。比喻按照某个线索查究事情。 |
| 拼音 | shùn téng mō guā |
| 拼音码 | stmg |
| 歇后语 | 瞎子摘西葫芦 |
| 用法 | 连动式；作谓语；含褒义 |
| 英语 | follow the vine to get the melon --track down somebody or something by following clues |
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