足がつく

あしがつく

to be traced (of a criminal)

Meanings

also 足が付く

expression, godan verb, idiom to be traced (of a criminal); to be tracked
idiom, archaic to have a (male) lover

Its kanji

足ソク · あし、た.りる、た.る、た.す leg, foot, be sufficient, counter for pairs of footwear

In sentences

その泥棒どろぼうは盗品とうひんから足あしがついた。 The thief was traced by the stolen goods. #207679