wise to

phrase

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

Democrats would be wise to ignore the naysayers and take the win. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026

Repeatable blueprints are emerging, and athletes eyeing a second career as Hollywood moguls would be wise to focus their efforts in one of these directions. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026

In the 21st century, presidents and lawmakers would be wise to adopt the same strategy—not fearing AI, but creating a governance system that allows this technology to realize its potential as a source of hope and shared progress. — William R. Gruver, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026

By contrast, if Weiss is not getting a promotion, Ellison would be wise to say something the minute the deal is officially closed, heading off speculation about CNN’s future and preventing possible talent defections at the network. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for wise to

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue