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.

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By contrast, if Weiss is not getting a promotion, Ellison would be wise to say something the minute the deal is officially closed, heading off speculation about CNN’s future and preventing possible talent defections at the network. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026 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 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 26 Sep. 2026.

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