wise up to someone/something



wise up (to someone/something)

in. to (finally) begin to understand someone or something; to realize and accept the facts about someone or something. (Also as a command.) Come on, Sally! Wise up!
See also: up, wise

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Rosabella-English (Rare)
Apostol-Bulgarian, Macedonian
MechthildMEKHT-hiltGerman
'Aamir-Arabic
AubreyAWB-reeEnglish
SextusSEKS-tuwsAncient Roman