wise up to someone/something



wise up (to someone/something)

in. to (finally) begin to understand someone or something; to realize and accept the facts about someone or something. (Also as a command.) Come on, Sally! Wise up!
See also: up, wise

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Sampson['sæmpsən]
Corinneko-REEN (French), kə-REEN (English), kə-RIN (English)French, English
CariKER-ee, KAR-eeEnglish
IlonkaEE-lon-kawHungarian
Amporn-Thai
Layton['leitn]