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
KÖRblKUUR-bəlGerman
FÁBia-Portuguese
Kincaid[kin'keid]
Pansy['pænzi]
Gopala-Hinduism
Ayakaah-yah-kahJapanese