wise to
idiom
informal
: not fooled by (someone or something) : aware of (something, especially something dishonest)
I'm wise to you. I know what you're doing.
When she got wise to his scheme, she left.
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Wrap each in parchment paper to store, or slice cross-wise to serve.
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Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
Beneficiaries would be wise to have a tax professional run a projection now, according to Collado.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025
Policymakers would be wise to design and implement the AI deals rigorously and publicize the details widely to broaden support.
—Daniel Benaim, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2025
With Giannis Antetokounmpo potentially hitting the trade block, every NBA team would be wise to inquire.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
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Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
Beneficiaries would be wise to have a tax professional run a projection now, according to Collado.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025
Policymakers would be wise to design and implement the AI deals rigorously and publicize the details widely to broaden support.
—Daniel Benaim, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2025
With Giannis Antetokounmpo potentially hitting the trade block, every NBA team would be wise to inquire.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wise to
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“Wise to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wise%20to. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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