wise to
idiom
informal
: not fooled by (someone or something) : aware of (something, especially something dishonest)
I'm wise to you. I know what you're doing.
When she got wise to his scheme, she left.
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Nevertheless, pedestrians strolling next to the lake were wise to pay attention, listening for the soft whir announcing an approaching e-scooter — or maybe an e-bike — from behind.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
As the investigation proceeds and Marylanders await the facts, Moore would be wise to pause his efforts to expand his national profile and spend a lot of time scrutinizing his own administration.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
The Texans and Panthers might be wise to opt for patience before entering negotiations.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The Pats might be wise to begin feeding him on early downs before defenses, like the Dolphins' and Buffalo's before them, can send double-teams on third-and-long.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Wise to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wise%20to. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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