einer Spur nachgehen

to investigate or pursue a lead thoroughly

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Noun

Spur f.

Verb

nachgehen

Topic

Kommunikation

In a sentence

Der Journalist geht jeder Spur von Korruption nach.

How it is used

Means to investigate or pursue a lead thoroughly. Slightly formal register. Used in a research context: 'Der Journalist geht jeder Spur nach.' Implies systematic checking, not just following.

Other verbs that go with Spur

This is the choice the collocation turns on.

• eine Spur aufnehmento start following a physical trail (e
• eine Spur hinterlassento leave a visible trace or evidence behind
• einer Spur folgento follow a trail or clue, literally or metaphorically
• die Spur verfolgento persistently track a trail, often with intent to catch
• die Spur verlierento lose track of a trail or clue
• die Spur wechselnchange lanes

All collocations with Spur