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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The Texans and Panthers might be wise to opt for patience before entering negotiations.
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Jeff Howe, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The Pats might be wise to begin feeding him on early downs before defenses, like the Dolphins' and Buffalo's before them, can send double-teams on third-and-long.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The husband would be wise to talk to his wife about what else is going on.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
Wrap each in parchment paper to store, or slice cross-wise to serve.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
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Jeff Howe, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The Pats might be wise to begin feeding him on early downs before defenses, like the Dolphins' and Buffalo's before them, can send double-teams on third-and-long.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The husband would be wise to talk to his wife about what else is going on.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
Wrap each in parchment paper to store, or slice cross-wise to serve.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 12 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 12 Jan. 2026.
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