be wise to (someone or something)



be wise to (someone or something)

To be 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 wise to us! I'm wise to your scheme, and I'll find a way to make sure you can never put it into action!
See also: wise

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Rhiannonhri-AN-ahn (Welsh), ree-AN-ən (English), REE-ən-ən (English)Welsh, English, Welsh Mythology
RichÁRd-Hungarian
Otho-Ancient Roman
IvarEE-vahr (Swedish, Norwegian)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
MelÁNie-Czech
ĐUrĐIcaJOOR-jee-tsahCroatian