wise to

phrase

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.

Examples of wise to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Frankel is nothing if not wise to her brand, and unflinchingly aware of how to deliver the goods to her audience. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

In the example below, Manchester City’s defenders seem wise to the tactic and aim to prevent Szoboszlai from a clear run into the box. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

CEOs would be wise to reinvest some of the profit AI creates into apprentice-style roles that grow entry-level people fast. — Michael Chavira, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Ultimately, sometimes the only way to fix a problem is to go clean through it (another lesson that some people would be wise to follow for Iran). — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for wise to

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue