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
Gayatri-Hinduism, Indian, Marathi, Hindi
Janae-English (Modern)
Normina-English (Rare)
TristÃO-Portuguese
Gerdina-Dutch
Lucilla[lu:'si:lə]