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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But this is a company that has seen countless false dawns and investors, mindful of its recent past, would be wise to be cautious.
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Ian King, CNBC, 28 May 2025
The wild critical and commercial success of the first game engendered more patience for the sequel than viewers may have here, and HBO would be wise to strike quickly to keep this story going.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 26 May 2025
President Trump would be wise to heed the warning rather than try to bluff or bully his way past it.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
Travelers who anticipate having any issues with identification would be wise to budget for extra time in line.
—Claire Fahy, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Ian King, CNBC, 28 May 2025
The wild critical and commercial success of the first game engendered more patience for the sequel than viewers may have here, and HBO would be wise to strike quickly to keep this story going.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 26 May 2025
President Trump would be wise to heed the warning rather than try to bluff or bully his way past it.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
Travelers who anticipate having any issues with identification would be wise to budget for extra time in line.
—Claire Fahy, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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“Wise to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wise%20to. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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