wise up
slang (often foll by to) to become or cause to become aware or informed (of)
(tr) to make more intellectually demanding or sophisticated
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How to use wise up in a sentence
But most women do the walk with their man, even if they later wise up and decide to leave him after all.
The question remains as to whether their Republican candidates will ever wise up to the same conclusion.
Maybe this time women in different genres will wise up to this and present a more united front.
Beyoncé Is Our Indigo Girl: The Halcyon '90s and Feminism's Resurgence in Pop Music | Amanda Marcotte | August 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFrancis wants the church leaders to wise up to the fact that a judgmental approach will empty the pews at an even faster rate.
The Pope Confesses Church’s ‘Obsession’ With Gays, Abortion | Barbie Latza Nadeau | September 19, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThen, as users wise up, the attacks become less effective—i.e., profitable—so the hackers shift tactics.
Ransomware Scams Prey on Your Sense of Guilt to Open Your Wallet | Winston Ross | August 3, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Ive never missed an opportunity of seeing a Big League game and trying to wise up on the methods of the players.
The New Boys at Oakdale | Morgan ScottUp it & like wise up the St. Croix are saw mills, as that country abounds with Pine.
Old Fort Snelling | Marcus L. HansenI told Greenback to wise up his boy, as look at the trouble that got caused.
Arm of the Law | Harry HarrisonOf one thing he felt assured, that it was in no wise up to him to speak or do first.
Nan of Music Mountain | Frank H. SpearmanAnd they are wise up to the very point of believing only the things they have seen.
Pieces of Hate | Heywood Broun
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