Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions. 2015.
wise to someone or something — mod. having found out about someone or something. (Underworld.) □ The cops are wise to the plan. □ I’m wise to Lefty. He’s a wire … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
wise in the ways of — having knowledge about or experience with (someone or something) Don t worry. They re wise in the ways of finances. She is wise in the ways of the world. • • • Main Entry: ↑wise … Useful english dictionary
wise to — adjective evidencing the possession of inside information • Syn: ↑knowing, ↑wise • Similar to: ↑informed • Derivationally related forms: ↑knowingness (for: ↑knowing) … Useful english dictionary
wise — 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… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
wise — 1 adjective 1 DECISION/IDEA ETC wise decisions and judgements are based on good sense and experience; sensible: I think that would be a wise precaution. | be wise to do sth: I think you were wise to leave when you did. 2 PERSON someone who is… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
wise — 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 … Dictionary of contemporary English
wise up — verb 1. get wise to (Freq. 1) They wised up to it • Hypernyms: ↑learn, ↑hear, ↑get word, ↑get wind, ↑pick up, ↑find out, ↑get a line, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
wise — [[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 … English dictionary
someone 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 … Useful english dictionary
someone 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 … Useful english dictionary
