- be wise to something
- понять что-л., узнать что-л.
Новый англо-русский словарь. 2013.
be wise to something
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wise to something — informal phrase conscious of something that is happening, especially something bad The police are finally getting wise to how drug dealers work. Thesaurus: knowing and knowing about somethingsynonym Main entry: wise … Useful english dictionary
wise to something — informal conscious of something that is happening, especially something bad The police are finally getting wise to how drug dealers work … English dictionary
be wise to something — 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
be wise to something — be/get ˈwise to sb/sth idiom (informal) to become aware that sb is being dishonest • He thought he could fool me but I got wise to him. Main entry: ↑wiseidiom … Useful english dictionary
get wise to something — be/get ˈwise to sb/sth idiom (informal) to become aware that sb is being dishonest • He thought he could fool me but I got wise to him. Main entry: ↑wiseidiom … Useful english dictionary
put somebody wise (to something) — put sb ˈwise (to sth) idiom (informal) to inform sb about sth Main entry: ↑wiseidiom … Useful english dictionary
wise — wise1 [ waız ] adjective ** a wise person is able to make good choices and decisions because they have a lot of experience: Sally is a wise and cautious woman. the wise old men of the village a. a wise action or decision is sensible and shows… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
wise — I UK [waɪz] / US adjective Word forms wise : adjective wise comparative wiser superlative wisest ** a) a wise person is able to make good choices and decisions because they have a lot of experience Sally is a wise and cautious woman. the wise old … English 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 up to — If you wise up or get wise to something, you become fully aware of the facts and are no longer fooled. When Mike finally wised up to the methods being used, he resigned from the company … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
wise after the event — Only too aware of how something could have been avoided, done better, etc, when it has already occurred • • • Main Entry: ↑wise * * * wise after the event british phrase to know what you should have done after something has happened, but not… … Useful english dictionary
