wise up to something

  • 1wise up (to something) — ˌwise ˈup (to sth) derived (informal) to become aware of the unpleasant truth about a situation Main entry: ↑wisederived …

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  • 2it would be wise to do something — it/someone/ would/might/be wise to do something phrase used for suggesting what should be done It might be wise to keep an eye on your son. You’d be wise to pay more attention. Thesaurus: ways of making a suggestion …

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  • 3it might be wise to do something — it/someone/ would/might/be wise to do something phrase used for suggesting what should be done It might be wise to keep an eye on your son. You’d be wise to pay more attention. Thesaurus: ways of making a suggestion …

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  • 4someone would be wise to do something — it/someone/ would/might/be wise to do something phrase used for suggesting what should be done It might be wise to keep an eye on your son. You’d be wise to pay more attention. Thesaurus: ways of making a suggestion …

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  • 5someone might be wise to do something — it/someone/ would/might/be wise to do something phrase used for suggesting what should be done It might be wise to keep an eye on your son. You’d be wise to pay more attention. Thesaurus: ways of making a suggestion …

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  • 6wise — 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… …

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  • 7wise — wise1 S3 [waız] adj ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(decision/idea etc)¦ 2¦(person)¦ 3 be none the wiser/not be any the wiser 4 get/be wise to somebody/something 5 wise guy 6 be wise after the event ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [: Old English; Origin: wis] 1.) ¦(DECISION/IDEA ETC …

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  • 8wise — 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 …

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  • 9wise — [[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 …

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  • 10wise 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… …

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