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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But, the Royals would be wise to listen if a team offers a pitching prospect who can help in 2027 or beyond. Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 Spain were wise to it, quickly doubling up and crowding him out. Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 July 2026 Congress would be wise to scrap a $1 billion giveaway in the president’s defense spending request. Editorial Board, Washington Post, 14 July 2026 The Waiting Game Is the Smart Game In short, the Raptors are wise to wait to see whether the NBA finds the Clippers at fault and, in doing so, terminates Leonard’s contract or suspends him. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 July 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 27 Jul. 2026.

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