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

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

The power products firm is likely to see its shares surge, so investors would be wise to scoop up the stock, according to Seaport. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Imagine the big moments when broadcasters are wise to step away from the mic and let powerful visuals do the talking. — Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Companies are wise to minimize friction in healthcare for leaders whose absence could disrupt operations. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Rhymes for wise to

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