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
AimÉEe-ME French
Eligioel-LEE-jo (Italian), el-LEE-khyo (Spanish)Italian, Spanish
Petros-Greek, Armenian, Biblical Greek
TemanTEE-mən (English)Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
ChasityCHAS-i-teeEnglish
Thokozanito-ko-ZAH-neeSouthern African, Chewa