Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ku' ending
to be traced (of a criminal); to be tracked
Idiomatic expression
強盗は遺留品の一つから足がついた。The burglar was traced by one of the things he had left on the scene. to have a (male) lover
Idiomatic expressionArchaic
Also written 足が付く【あしがつく】