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

Recent Examples on the Web

Netflix is wise to this scheme, however, and actively works to block users who connect via VPN. —PCMAG, 15 Apr. 2024

Gillis' hosting stint proved one thing: The show was wise to fire him, not just because of his offensive remarks. —Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024

Those seeking some seaside serenity would be wise to consider the Caribbean, where the weather remains balmy, yet the spring break guests have dispersed. —Amy Louise Bailey, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024

For his own sake and the country’s, President Joe Biden would be wise to change course. —Chris Jahn, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2024

When technologies enable efficiencies and lead to savings, businesses would be wise to use these financial gains to reinvest in their digital transformation agenda and capabilities to further their growth and monetary success. —Jiani Zhang, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024

The Princess Kate video was wise to that past, and this present. —Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2024

The enterprising dermatologist from Dr. Day’s early years in practice was wise to stake out their own web address. —Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 21 Mar. 2024

But given a potential presidential victory for Mr. Trump and growing bipartisan U.S. concern about China’s martial aims, Europe would be wise to grapple with its overall defense posture while bolstering its own collective military might sooner rather than later, analysts say. —Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Mar. 2024