wise up

• Phrasal verb, das bedeutet, die Wahrheit über eine Situation zu erkennen, oft nach Naivität oder Täuschung; auch: vernünftig werden oder sich eines Besseren besinnen.

A phrasal verb meaning to become aware of the truth about a situation, often after being naive or deceived.

unzählbar · intransitiv · Phrasal, ohne Objekt

1. Become aware or informedinformalamerican

   To become aware of the truth about a situation, especially after being naive or deceived.

   Zur Erkenntnis gelangen

   • He finally wised up to their dishonest scheme.
   • You need to wise up and stop trusting everyone so easily.
   • She wised up after realizing she was being taken advantage of.

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