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[get wise] {v.
phr.}, {slang} To learn about something kept secretfrom you; become alert.
One girl pretended to be sick on gym dayswhen she had athletics, until the
teacher got wise and made her goanyway.
- Often used with "to".
The boys got
wise to Jack'sfondness for bubble gum.
If you don't get wise to yourself
andstart studying, you will fail the course.
Compare: CATCH ON, SEETHROUGH.
Contrast: IN THE DARK.
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