get wise

• تعبير غير رسمي يعني أن يدرك المرء حقيقة أمر ما، خاصة خدعة أو مكيدة، أو أن يصبح أكثر تعقلاً وفطنة ويتوقف عن السذاجة.

An informal expression meaning to become aware of something, especially a deception or trick, or to start acting sensibly and stop being naive.

1. Become aware or informedB2informal

   To become aware of something, especially a trick or deception; to learn the truth.

   أدرك الحقيقة

   • He finally got wise to their scheme and stopped investing.
   • She got wise to the fact that her friend was lying.
   • The police got wise to the gang's hideout.

2. Become smarter or more cautiousB2informal

   To become more knowledgeable, street-smart, or cautious about a situation.

   أصبح أكثر حكمة

   • After losing money once, he got wise and started checking contracts carefully.
   • You need to get wise about online scams.
   • She got wise and stopped lending money to unreliable people.