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
Early['ə:li]
Magee[mə'gi:]
Melchormel-CHORSpanish
MardukMAHR-dook (English)Near Eastern Mythology
Magnhildr-Ancient Scandinavian
Marisela-Spanish