get wise v. phr.,
slang To learn about something kept secret from you; become alert.
One girl pretended to be sick on gym days when she had athletics, until the teacher got wise and made her go anyway. ■ Often used with "to".
The boys got wise to Jack's fondness for bubble gum. If you don't get wise to yourself and start studying, you will fail the course. Compare: CATCH ON, SEE THROUGH.
Antonym: IN THE DARK.
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