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
VeliaVE-lyahItalian
Hester['hestə]
KeishaKEE-shəAfrican American
Junayd-Arabic
Goode[gud]
Josefinaho-se-FEE-nah (Spanish), zhoo-zə-FEE-nə (Portuguese), yoo-se-FEE-nah (Swedish)Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish