get wise (to someone or something)



get wise (to someone or something)

To find out, become aware of, more fully understand, and/or no longer be deceived (by something or someone). I've been taking small supplies from the office for a long time, but I think the boss is getting wise. People are finally starting to get wise to the need for environmental protection.
See also: get, wise

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Seth (1)SETH (English)English, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Irit-Hebrew
Enoch['i:nɔk]
PsycheSIE-kee (English)Greek Mythology
Demosthenes-Ancient Greek
Eason[isən]