Get wise

verb

Definitions

1.verb(often with "to" or with "with") To be impertinent.

"He was getting wise, so I cracked him one."

2.verb(often with "to") To become aware of or see through a deception.

"Last night, I thought he'd sign the deal, but this morning he'd got wised somehow."

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