Wise to Meaning in English
expression
ˈwaɪz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
WYZ too, WYZ tuh, WYZ ti
wˈaɪz/ /tˈuː
WYZ too
Definition
To notice, discover, or become aware of the truth or facts about something, especially when someone is trying to hide them.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used to mean becoming suspicious or aware of deception. Common collocations: 'get wise to', 'be wise to'. Not about general wisdom—focuses on realizing the truth behind a trick or secret.
Spanish: darse cuenta de - estar al tanto dePortuguese (BR): sacar a limpo - perceber - estar por dentro dePortuguese (PT): perceber - estar atento aChinese (Simplified): 察觉到 - 意识到Chinese (Traditional): 察覺到 - 意識到Hindi: समझ जाना - पहचान लेनाArabic: يدرك - ينتبه إلىBengali: ভুল ধরতে পারা - টের পাওয়াRussian: раскусить - понять обманJapanese: 見抜く - 気づくVietnamese: nhận ra mánh khoé - phát hiện ra sự thậtKorean: 눈치채다 - 정체를 파악하다Turkish: farkına varmak - uyanmak (hileye)Urdu: پردہ فاش کرنا - چال سمجھناIndonesian: menyadari tipu daya - mengetahui kebenaran
Example Sentences
She finally got wise to his lies.
basic
The teacher was wise to the students' cheating.
basic
I got wise to their plan before it was too late.
basic
People are getting wise to all these online scams.
natural
He thinks he's clever, but I'm wise to his tricks now.
natural
Once she got wise to what was happening, she confronted them.
natural