get wise

• Expresión informal que significa darse cuenta de algo, especialmente de un engaño o truco, o empezar a comportarse de manera sensata y dejar de ser ingenuo.

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.

   enterarse de la verdad

   • 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.

   espabilarse

   • 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.