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.

Examples of wise to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The United States and its European and Arab allies, who rightly stood by Israel against Iranian aggression tonight, would be wise to push Netanyahu to avoid a broader conflagration that will benefit no one in the region, least of all the people of Iran or Israel. —Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 14 Apr. 2024

But given Walker’s penchant for punishing the Rockies, Lawrence was wise to pitch him ultra-carefully. —Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2024

But those heading to LAX this week would be wise to assume headache-inducing traffic and leave extra time for getting to flights. —Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024

Netflix is wise to this scheme, however, and actively works to block users who connect via VPN. —PCMAG, 15 Apr. 2024

Gillis' hosting stint proved one thing: The show was wise to fire him, not just because of his offensive remarks. —Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024

Those seeking some seaside serenity would be wise to consider the Caribbean, where the weather remains balmy, yet the spring break guests have dispersed. —Amy Louise Bailey, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024

For his own sake and the country’s, President Joe Biden would be wise to change course. —Chris Jahn, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2024

When technologies enable efficiencies and lead to savings, businesses would be wise to use these financial gains to reinvest in their digital transformation agenda and capabilities to further their growth and monetary success. —Jiani Zhang, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024