- got wise to
- find out, realize, understand
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
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wise — adj. sagacious 1) wise to + inf. (it was wise of you to remain silent = you were wise to remain silent) aware of (colloq.) 2) wise to (she was wise to their scheme; I finally got wise to their tricks; they put me wise to his tricks) * * * [waɪz]… … Combinatory dictionary
wise — 1 adjective 1 DECISION/IDEA ETC wise decisions and judgements are based on good sense and experience; sensible: I think that would be a wise precaution. | be wise to do sth: I think you were wise to leave when you did. 2 PERSON someone who is… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
wise — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English wīse; akin to Old High German wīsa manner, Greek eidos form, idein to see more at wit Date: before 12th century manner, way < in any wise > II. adjective (wiser; wisest … New Collegiate Dictionary
wise — [[t]wa͟ɪz[/t]] ♦♦♦ wises, wising, wised, wiser, wisest 1) ADJ GRADED A wise person is able to use their experience and knowledge in order to make sensible decisions and judgements. She has the air of a wise woman... You re a wise old man: tell me … English dictionary
wise to — adjective evidencing the possession of inside information • Syn: ↑knowing, ↑wise • Similar to: ↑informed • Derivationally related forms: ↑knowingness (for: ↑knowing) … Useful english dictionary
Wise Guys (band) — This article is about a German a cappella band from Cologne called Wise Guys. There is also an English hip hop band called The Wiseguys. Infobox musical artist Name = Wise Guys Img capt = The Wise Guys in Cologne Img size = Landscape = yes… … Wikipedia
get wise — {v. phr.}, {slang} To learn about something kept secret from you; become alert. * /One girl pretended to be sick on gym days when she had athletics, until the teacher got wise and made her go anyway./ Often used with to . * /The boys got wise to… … Dictionary of American idioms
get wise — {v. phr.}, {slang} To learn about something kept secret from you; become alert. * /One girl pretended to be sick on gym days when she had athletics, until the teacher got wise and made her go anyway./ Often used with to . * /The boys got wise to… … Dictionary of American idioms
get\ wise — v. phr. slang To learn about something kept secret from you; become alert. One girl pretended to be sick on gym days when she had athletics, until the teacher got wise and made her go anyway. Often used with to . The boys got wise to Jack s… … Словарь американских идиом
be wise to someone — be wise to (someone/something) to know about and not be fooled by someone or something. He called in sick almost every Monday, and the boss quickly got wise to him. Usage notes: often used in the forms wise up (to something/someone) or wise… … New idioms dictionary
