get wise to (someone or something)



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get wise to (someone or something)

To become fully aware or cognizant of someone or something, especially if he, she, or it is suspicious, illegal, or malicious in nature or intention. We'd better watch our step—I think the police are getting wise to us! I hope my brother doesn't get wise to my scheme to take over the company.
See also: get, wise

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Lapo-Italian
Yasen-Bulgarian
Lili['lili]
AndyAN-deeEnglish
Sabahudin-Bosnian
Yaroslavayah-rah-SLAH-vah (Russian)Russian, Ukrainian, Medieval Slavic