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.
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Industry observers said China is wise to go back to its well of popular martial arts classics out of Hong Kong, which have inspired U.S. action movies for decades.
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Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
But with Taurean Prince unlikely to return and Chris Livingston a potential roster casualty, the Bucks would be wise to stockpile another versatile wing who brings size, shooting, and defensive versatility to the table.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
The 32-year-old remains an elite talent, but given his injury track record and sizable contract, the Mavericks may be wise to explore trade options while his value is still high and his game remains sharp.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
The Liberty, though, would be wise to be cautious with Jones in her second stint with an ankle ailment.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 21 June 2025
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Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
But with Taurean Prince unlikely to return and Chris Livingston a potential roster casualty, the Bucks would be wise to stockpile another versatile wing who brings size, shooting, and defensive versatility to the table.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
The 32-year-old remains an elite talent, but given his injury track record and sizable contract, the Mavericks may be wise to explore trade options while his value is still high and his game remains sharp.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
The Liberty, though, would be wise to be cautious with Jones in her second stint with an ankle ailment.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 21 June 2025
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“Wise to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wise%20to. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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