get wise

• Expression informelle signifiant prendre conscience de quelque chose, surtout d'une tromperie ou d'un piège, ou commencer à agir de façon raisonnable et cesser d'être naïf.

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.

   se rendre compte

   • 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.

   devenir plus avisé

   • 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.