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.
Examples of wise to in a Sentence
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Folks looking for ideas would be wise to keep a close watch on Paris and Peacock.
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Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2024
With fears that his candidacy may be a drag on down-ballot candidates, Mr. Biden, in an act of selflessness, would be wise to rethink his intractable posture.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2024
The impending July 30 trade deadline could be another consideration, as the Yankees would be wise to find an upgrade for LeMahieu, who is still owed $30 million over two seasons after 2024.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 July 2024
Britain may be wise to heed what its ultra-wealthy population is saying.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 July 2024
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Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2024
With fears that his candidacy may be a drag on down-ballot candidates, Mr. Biden, in an act of selflessness, would be wise to rethink his intractable posture.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2024
The impending July 30 trade deadline could be another consideration, as the Yankees would be wise to find an upgrade for LeMahieu, who is still owed $30 million over two seasons after 2024.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 July 2024
Britain may be wise to heed what its ultra-wealthy population is saying.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 July 2024
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“Wise to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wise%20to. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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